Asia Pacific

Bitcoin Exchanges Lack Legal Foundation, China Internet Finance Association Says

A self-regulatory body in China focused on online finance has issued a new warning on bitcoin exchange risks.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 13, 2017

China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.

By Noelle AchesonSep 12, 2017

New media reports are coming out in support of the idea China may soon take action to shut down domestic bitcoin exchange platforms.

Malaysia's Securities Commission has issued a statement warning investors of the perceived risks of initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Japanese law enforcement officials have released new figures about cryptocurrency-related fraud during 2017.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 8, 2017

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 5, 2017

The Hong Kong securities regulator, the SFC, has announced that tokens issued via initial coin offerings may be classified as securities.

New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.

Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.

By Stan HigginsSep 1, 2017

Israeli regulators are studying whether to apply the country's existing securities laws to the initial coin offering (ICO) model.

By Stan HigginsAug 30, 2017

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