Asia-Pacific

China’s BSN to launch in South Korea portal as Chinese Canaan secures huge mining rig orders

The multiplayer online role-playing game is widely popular elsewhere, while Korea bans play-to-earn crypto and NFT trading.

The order follows a June purchase by Genesis of 10K machines from China-based Canaan, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin mining rig makers

The Securities and Investments Commission warned against investing in digital-asset financial products. Some say the warning lacks specifics.

As its first international expansion, China’s Blockchain-based Service Network is launching a portal in Korea. Who are the key players, and where else in the world will BSN emerge this year?

Korea’s love for crypto continues while Crypto exchange Bilaxy hacked

New data shows increasing deposits made by teens in virtual currency despite new rules that may close down many platforms in less than a month.

Tens of billions in digital yuan circulate through the banks’ systems, as leaders encourage wider adoption.

Korea’s new FSC chair speaks meanwhile Axie Infinity to work with governments

Rising from the rubble of a Covid economy, shipping companies are now using blockchain technology to rebuild profitability and reduce inefficiencies.

Korea reveals crypto exchange ‘Death Note’: DeFi investment booms

24 out of 63 digital currency exchanges in South Korea are not expected to meet new compliance requirements and will most likely be shut down in less than a month.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is another Bitcoin bull run coming soon? Punks rocking NFTs. Why crypto contracts may not be enforceable in China.

The team joins a growing number of football clubs around the world launching non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as they look to engage fans and generate new revenue streams.

The ruling by Shandong’s High Court backs up China’s official stance against trading in cryptocurrencies. What does this mean for investors?

China’s high penetration of smartphones, digital-savvy population helps reduce e-CNY testing time, observers say

Steelmaker Ansteel Group and lithium battery producer Tianneng are the latest companies to make use of blockchain in accordance with China’s national strategy.

Operating costs and crypto bear market suck up cash after former lottery operator bets on digital assets

If cabinet approves crypto bill by November, it could be introduced as early as parliament’s winter session.

While Delhi goes back and forth over a crypto ban, crypto’s huge growth potential in the world’s second most populous country is captivating American venture capital.

Poolin, a major mining pool in China, has set sail for America. ‘Large players are all over the U.S. now looking for deals.’

K-pop superstars Brave Girls, Se7en and A.C.E. are among the latest to jump on the non-fungible token bandwagon. Are fans buying it?

Despite speculation that the NFT market is cooling, OpenSea continues to post record transaction volumes, and Hong Kong artists are getting in on the action.

Several cryptocurrency payment methods exist around the world, but new service is the first major one of its kind in India.

Singapore and Hong Kong are at the forefront of regulations over crypto exchanges, writes Vince Turcotte of Eventus Systems. Here’s why trade surveillance and risk management will be critical.

E-commerce company’s tie-up with government-owned lender suggests hybrid private-state future for central bank digital currency.

DBS eyes bigger investor base as digital assets under custody top US$100 million.

Ethereum upgrade closely watched also India launches e-RUPI voucher