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Article by Steve Kaaru

South Korea to launch a blockchain-powered free trade zone
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9 July, 2020

South Korea to launch a blockchain-powered free trade zone

Andong city in South Korea has announced plans to launch a free trade zone for its recently-legalized cannabis industry which...
South Africa $16M digital currency scam founder declares bankruptcy
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8 July, 2020

South Africa $16M digital currency scam founder declares bankruptcy

The founder of VaultAge Solutions, a South African digital currency scam that stole $16 million from at least 2,000 investors...
China’s courts use blockchain to secure electronic door seals
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8 July, 2020

China’s courts use blockchain to secure electronic door seals

Courts in China are using blockchain on electronic seals to enhance security on their property. The seals detect a breach...
Binance blocked from offering derivatives in Brazil
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7 July, 2020

Binance blocked from offering derivatives in Brazil

Binance doesn’t have a license to act as a securities intermediary in Brazil, which means it has been offering derivatives...
OneCoin promoter fined $72,000 in Singapore
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7 July, 2020

OneCoin promoter fined $72,000 in Singapore

A Singaporean man has been fined close to $72,000 for his role in promoting multi-billion OneCoin scam. His efforts led...
Japan central bank explores offline CBDC payments
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7 July, 2020

Japan central bank explores offline CBDC payments

The Bank of Japan has been exploring the technical feasibility of a CBDC and in its latest paper; it dives...

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