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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Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry's 2018 Agenda

China's Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.

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Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank

A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.

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Japan Warns Binance Exchange Over Licensing

The Japanese financial regulator has issued a warning to Binance over its operation legitimacy in Japan.

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E-Commerce Giant JD to Launch Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform

JD.com has today unveiled a white paper detailing its plans for a new blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.

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Binance CEO Refutes Financial Watchdog Warning Reports

Binance's CEO has hit back at reports that the exchange is to receive a warning from a financial regulator over its lack of registration in Japan.

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Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin's Big Flaw

At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.

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Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges

Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

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Japanese Crypto Users Lost $6 Million in Hacks Last Year, Say Police

Around $6.2 million-worth of cryptocurrency was hacked from exchange accounts and wallet services in 2017, Japan's National Police Agency says.

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Bitcoin Will Be World's 'Single Currency' Says Twitter CEO

Jack Dorsey has said he believes bitcoin will take over the U.S. dollar as the world's primary currency in 10 years or less.

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Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea's IP Office Says

Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.

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