Cryptocurrencies

The growing ubiquity of blockchain technology in the region raises several questions regarding the creation of a safe environment for regional fintech innovation.

Cryptocurrency is not only a financial asset to steal and launder, but also a lucrative tool to help fund global espionage and recruit foreign agents.

Putin is expected to move funds through smaller banks, lean on energy sales, deal in cryptocurrency, and rely on Russia's relationship with China.

But little good will come from authorizing the mining and trading of the volatile digital currencies.

The increased energy demand could be met by a long-awaited nuclear power plant. 

Concerned about the potential for financial crimes, Seoul is tightening rules. Critics say it could force cryptocurrencies out of the market altogether.

The current crackdown on mining goes even further in eradicating cryptocurrency activities from China’s economy.

Can a cryptocurrency boom in South Korea give a boost for a centralized digital currency?

Will North Korea turn to cybercrime as COVID-19 crunches its economy?

The two Chinese nationals face money laundering charges.