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Bitcoin
November 30, 2019
What Hides Behind South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulation Policy?
By Valentin Voloshchak
The opposition criticizes the government’s stance toward the ICO problem, but it’s far from obvious whether they have an alternate policy.
April 29, 2019
A Closer Look at North Korea’s Virtual Currency Ambitions
By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea is signalling increased interest in digital currencies, possibly as a way to help avoid sanctions.
November 08, 2018
South Korea’s Emergence as an Important Player in Cryptocurrency
By Troy Stangarone
South Korean businesses are moving into the cryptocurrency and blockchain fields.
September 07, 2018
How Far Has North Korea Come With Cryptocurrency?
By Tae-jun Kang
The idea seems far-fetched, but Pyongyang is actively trying to advance the necessary technology.
October 14, 2017
Indian Regulators Wary About Bitcoin
By Aswin Mannepalli
India, like many other Asian states, is struggling to manage cryptocurrencies.
September 21, 2017
China’s Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Trading – A Sign of Things to Come
By Andrew Godwin
The Chinese government is determined to cement its place as a leading rule maker, now in cryptocurrency.
July 27, 2017
Currency Wars Along the Silk Road
By Gregory Gleason
Which will emerge on top in Central Asia: the dollar, the yuan, or even Bitcoin?
January 22, 2016
Move Over, Bitcoin: China Wants to Issue Its Own Digital Currency
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a love-hate relationship with Bitcoin, China has moved on to pursue its own digital currency.
November 20, 2014
A Bitcoin Revolution in Southeast Asia?
By Elisabeth Rosen
The region’s adoption of the cryptocurrency is nascent to say the least, but some backers see real potential.
March 08, 2014
Rising Conservatism Among Japanese Housewives?
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
According to a recent report, some Japanese women are embracing right-wing groups that operate mostly online.
March 06, 2014
Autumn Radtke: Bitcoin Exchange CEO Found Dead in Singapore
By J.T. Quigley
The 28-year-old First Meta executive may have committed suicide.
February 28, 2014
Japanese WWII Survivor Wants UNESCO Certification for Kamikaze Letters
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors talk about controversial letters penned by Kamikaze pilots and more in this week's podcast.
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