Rakuten is a large crypto-friendly Japanese e-commerce company that has explored crypto-related payment options since 2014. Now, it will have its own cryptocurrency exchange platform. The announcement came on August…
The upcoming bitcoin futures exchange by Bakkt, a platform designed specifically to support cryptocurrency transactions, has recently been approved by the US Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which controls futures and…
Currently, many central banks around the world are developing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and testing the possibility of issuing internal cryptocurrencies including China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, and Thailand.
The…
Foreign news outlet Jeju Domin Ilbo reported the launch of a new blockchain research project 'Global Blockchain Hub City Creation Research', announced on August 13.
Tilon, a cloud service provider, will…
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) recently announced at the China Finance 40 Forum meeting that the country would launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Mr. Mu Changchun, Deputy Chief…
Bank of Thailand (BOT) is working with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to develop a blockchain system for international money transfers.
The report also revealed that the collaboration was part…
IBM, the world's largest computer manufacturer and service provider, recently applied for a patent on its web browser, which runs on a blockchain network, on August 6 at the United…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States of America announced the postponement of the decision to approve a request to open a Bitcoin ETF trading board from…
Singapore’s government tax authorities are proposing to remove its Goods and Services Tax (GST) from cryptocurrency transactions.
The Singapore Revenue Office (IRAS) has published an e-Tax electronic guide, called "Digital Payment…
Seoul, the capital city of South Korea, is currently under Seoul’s Smart City Program. It will become a city that supports blockchain technology for various functions, especially in governance.
The digital…