Wolfie Zhao

A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: @wolfiezhao. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Vaccine Blockchain Plan Prompts Enquiries Amid China Pharma Scandal

Following China's pharma scandal, investors are buying a firm's claim to be developing a vaccine-tracking blockchain, but one regulator isn't happy.

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Iran Plans National Cryptocurrency as New US Sanctions Loom

Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency in a move aimed to bypass economic sanctions enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Hitachi Trials Blockchain to Settle Retail Payments Using Just Fingers

Tech conglomerate Hitachi and teleco giant KDDI are piloting a blockchain payments system that can identify shoppers via their fingers alone.

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China's Answer to Reddit Is Launching a Crypto Token

One of the oldest social networking platforms in China is launching its own crypto token in an apparent bid to boost declining user activity.

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Coinbase Launches Crypto Gift Card Service in Europe

Coinbase now offers a way for users to purchase retail goods and services with cryptos, thanks to a deal with a digital gift card service in Europe.

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Japanese Crypto Exchanges Push for Limit on Margin Trading Borrowing

A self-regulatory organization formed by crypto exchanges in Japan is proposing a limit on how much investors can borrow when margin trading

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South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Has Built Its Own Blockchain

The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.

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Another $1 Billion Blockchain Fund to Launch With Government Backing

The Chinese city of Nanjing is launching a fund worth over $1 billion to support development of blockchain projects.

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Bitcoin Price Climbs Back Above $8K to Reach 60-Day High

Bitcoin's price jumped by $200 within two hours on Wednesday and passed $8,000 for the first time in two months, data shows.

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Pharma Scandal Prompts Calls to Put Vaccine Data on a Blockchain

Blockchain technology could help track vaccine data and help avoid safety scandals like the one currently causing uproar in China.

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