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: <a href="https://twitter.com/wolfiezhao">@wolfiezhao</a>. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Mining Giant Bitmain Valued at $12 Billion in New Funding Round

Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed a Series B round funding, which values the firm at approximately $12 billion. 

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BIS Chief to Crypto Coders: 'Stop Trying to Create Money'

Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, made strong comments again on cryptocurrency.

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Thailand SEC Reveals Date for Enacting ICO Licensing Rule

After a months-long process that saw public hearings and legislative debates, Thailand regulators said a rule on ICOs will take effect this month.

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Crypto Exchanges Are Already Adapting to India's Bank Account Ban

As the Indian Supreme Court declined to end the Reserve Bank of India's crypto curb, exchanges in India are taking different actions.

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EU Regulator: DLT In Trade Finance Still Faces Legal Uncertainty

The European Banking Authority published a report to raise public awareness of the benefits and risks associated with the use of DLT in finance.

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UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector.

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Binance Halts Trading Over 'Atypical' Crypto Transactions

Binance has suspended trading services after one token on its platform was reported with abnormal transactions.

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Smartphone Giant Xiaomi Disavows ICO Token Pegged to Its Stock

An initial coin offering is selling a token that claims to be pegged to smartphone maker Xiaomi's stock price in its IPO next week.

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Korea's Oldest Mileage Program May Convert Cash Points to Crypto

The company behind OK Cashbag, the oldest mileage point program in South Korea, is mulling a plan to convert cash points into cryptocurrency.

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Banks Conduct Cross-Border Trades on IBM-Powered Blockchain

We.trade, the blockchain-based financial trade platform jointly developed by nine European banks, has completed first live cross-border transactions.

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