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Crypto conference in North Korea leads to more criminal charges

Asia Pacific Apr 26, 2022

Crypto conference in North Korea leads to more criminal charges

by Bob Van Voris

Alejandro Cao de Benos of Spain and Christopher Emms, a U.K. citizen, were charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions.

How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

Business Feb 10, 2022

How thieves manage to steal cryptocurrency

U.S. officials announced Tuesday they had recovered $3.6 billion of bitcoin stolen in 2016, throwing a light on the scams that surround cryptocurrency.

Wormhole rescue shows crypto world can move fast and fix things

Business / Tech | FOCUS Feb 4, 2022

Wormhole rescue shows crypto world can move fast and fix things

by Michael P. Regan

Recent hacking incidents highlight just how much cash — both traditional and digital — is sloshing around the crypto world, and how quickly it can be put to work.

The new masters: How auction houses are chasing crypto millions

Business Nov 30, 2021

The new masters: How auction houses are chasing crypto millions

by Elizabeth Howcroft

The NFT and cryptocurrency boom is dragging auction houses into a new world where sales are made via social media and buyers don't wear suits.

Hong Kong's unique history with currency may prove valuable for crypto

Business / Economy Nov 4, 2021

Hong Kong's unique history with currency may prove valuable for crypto

by Andy Mukherjee

The city’s monetary authority is currently studying the feasibility of retail digital cash, and one of the design options laid out in a technical white paper looks promising.

South Korea's 'Gen MZ' leads rush into the 'metaverse'

Asia Pacific Sep 10, 2021

South Korea's 'Gen MZ' leads rush into the 'metaverse'

by Joori Roh

The metaverse may be a futuristic prospect for most of the world, but it's increasingly a reality in South Korea.

NFT interest growing in Japan, but legal worries persist

Business | FOCUS Jun 8, 2021

NFT interest growing in Japan, but legal worries persist

by Kazuaki Nagata

While the local NFT market is still in its infancy, there has already been a battle among businesses to team up with popular intellectual-property holders.

Tesla killed it on Bitcoin (and also sells cars)

Commentary / World May 8, 2021

Tesla killed it on Bitcoin (and also sells cars)

by Liam Denning

You may recall Tesla only got into the Bitcoin game the very same quarter, announcing it would also start accepting the stuff for car payments.

The 'metaverse' bet: Crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate

Business Apr 21, 2021

The 'metaverse' bet: Crypto-rich investors snap up virtual real estate

by Elizabeth Howcroft

A new economy of blockchain-based virtual worlds is arising where land, buildings, avatars and even names can be bought and sold as nonfungible tokens.

NFT price crash stirs debate on whether stimulus-led fad is over

Business Apr 4, 2021

NFT price crash stirs debate on whether stimulus-led fad is over

by Joanna Ossinger

While some are skeptical, others who study the technology argue the use of blockchain to create scarcity for digital collectibles is a lasting innovation.

South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital 'vaccine passports'

Asia Pacific Apr 1, 2021

South Korea to issue blockchain-protected digital 'vaccine passports'

South Korea on Thursday expanded its vaccine rollout, starting vaccinations of the general public age 75 and older with the vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.

Your dinner has an origin story and blockchain tech can help you find it

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Mar 7, 2021

Your dinner has an origin story and blockchain tech can help you find it

by Mara Budgen

Tracing the journey of how your food gets to your table is becoming easier with the help of apps that allow shoppers to make more informed decisions.

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