South Korean businesses are moving into the cryptocurrency and blockchain fields.

The idea seems far-fetched, but Pyongyang is actively trying to advance the necessary technology.

India, like many other Asian states, is struggling to manage cryptocurrencies.

The Chinese government is determined to cement its place as a leading rule maker, now in cryptocurrency.

Which will emerge on top in Central Asia: the dollar, the yuan, or even Bitcoin?

After a love-hate relationship with Bitcoin, China has moved on to pursue its own digital currency.

The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.

According to a recent report, some Japanese women are embracing right-wing groups that operate mostly online.

The 28-year-old First Meta executive may have committed suicide.

Our Tokyo editors talk about controversial letters penned by Kamikaze pilots and more in this week's podcast.

A few links covering developments across Japan and the Korean peninsula before the weekend.

A reported DDOS attack on the People's Bank of China complicates the Bitcoin debate.

Although it has announced new controls, it is unclear what direction Chinese authorities will take with the virtual currency.

The PBOC's move on Bitcoin does not bar consumers or private business from using the currency.

The Baidu imprimatur is proving a boon for the crypto-currency, which has features likely to appeal to Chinese netizens.