Asian Crypto Conferences Are Being Delayed For Coronavirus Reasons
Crypto conferences in Asia are delaying events for coronavirus reasons, including TOKEN2049 and Binance Blockchain Week Vietnam Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Protests
Crypto exchange service provider Bitspark is shutting down next month despite reporting exponential growth following the launch of its cash point product. The CEO of the company explained that its internal restructuring has not worked out but insisted that the ongoing protests in Hong Kong and coronavirus outbreak have not affected his platform much. Also … Read more
Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests
Hong Kong-based blockchain startup Bitspark closes down, citing internal restructuring issues exacerbated by a coronavirus outbreak and local protests Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Jiang Zhuoer Restructures Development Funding Proposal for Bitcoin Cash
On January 31, Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer addressed the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community again after his initial proposal last Wednesday was met with mixed responses. Zhuoer changed a number of specifics within the proposed Infrastructure Funding Plan for Bitcoin Cash and hopes the community will agree with his opinions. Also read: Cashfusion Far More Practical … Read more
Hong Kong and Thailand Pilot DLT-Based Project for Cross-Border Payments
Hong Kong and Thailand’s central banks have piloted a Corda-based CBDC project for cross-border payments Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
HSBC Closes 2 Branches Following New Protests in Hong Kong
HSBC had two of its Hong Kong branches closed on Jan. 2, the first working day of the year, following attacks by protesters during the latest anti-government demonstrations on New Year’s Day. The banking giant also closed seven indoor ATM clusters and announced on Friday it will suspend overnight services at 19 other ATM locations … Read more
Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members
Six virtual banks have joined the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers as corporate members Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
IDEG Reports Launch of New Bitcoin Trusts in Asia With Coinbase as Custodian
According to a recent press release from IDEG Investment Limited, “Asia’s First Bitcoin Trusts” have been launched “as a traditional and comfortable way for ‘old money’ to invest in digital assets.” The two trusts, Asia Bitcoin Trust I and Atlas Mining Trust I, reportedly allow for investors to gain wrapped exposure to bitcoin and to … Read more
IDEG, Coinbase Custody Launch Bitcoin Trusts in Apparent First for Asia
Digital asset manager IDEG is launching what it claims are Asia’s first Bitcoin trusts Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mining Chip Maker Ebang Next in Line to File for US IPO
Ebang, the ASIC chip and mining rig manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China is allegedly filing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. following Canaan’s recent Nasdaq listing and Bitmain’s secret IPO filing. The world’s third-largest bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer plans to follow Canaan’s footsteps with an attempt to be listed on the American … Read more
