Asia Pacific
Bitcoin Miner Blames Trading Crackdown in China for Shooting
Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.
Bitcoin Thief Could Be Caned for $300K Robbery in Singapore
Two bitcoin brokers in Singapore were assaulted and robbed by nearly $300,000 in cash while meeting with a prospect bitcoin seller offline.
Police Abruptly Halt Chinese Blockchain Conference
A blockchain-themed conference in Shanghai was suspended by police on Thursday for so-far unclear reasons.
BitFlyer Exchange Toughens User Verification Amid Watchdog Scrutiny
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange BitFlyer says it will revise its know-your-customer procedures after criticism from a financial regulator.
Crypto Tax Support Is Coming Slowly to India
A partnership finds two India-based startups seeking to provide tools to crypto users who may need to report gains and losses on their 2018 taxes.
Taiwan Moves to Capture Bitcoin Under Money Laundering Laws
The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.
Cloud Mining Contracts Are Securities, Says Philippines SEC
The Philippines securities watchdog has warned that it will regulate cryptocurrency cloud mining contracts under existing securities rules.
Alibaba's Taobao Bars Crypto and ICOs in Policy Update
Alibaba's Taobao e-commerce site has updated its list of prohibited goods and services on the platform, which now includes those related to cryptos.
Japan Could Have More Than 3 Million Crypto Traders
Japan's Financial Services Agency has published domestic cryptocurrency trading statistics for the first time.
Police Officers Charged in $1.3 Million Bitcoin Extortion Scheme
Ten Indian police officials have been charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion after allegedly forcing a victim to transfer 200 bitcoins.
