Business 21 August 2019

WhatsApp reportedly plans mobile payments launch in Indonesia

Messaging app WhatsApp is in discussion with a number of local partners on proposals that would see the firm introduce mobile payment services in Indonesia.

Business 17 April 2019

Japan’s Rakuten opens registration for new crypto exchange, wallet

Traders with a Rakuten ID and a bank account associated with their account are now invited to begin signing up for the service, which will combine crypto exchange and wallet functionality.

Tech 31 October 2018

JD.com to open blockchain research lab

Chinese e-retailer JD.com will be setting up a blockchain research lab in cooperation with two universities.

Business 3 September 2018

Rakuten joins Japan’s crypto fray with $2.3M exchange buy

ecommerce giant Rakuten said that it had decided to acquire a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan, called Everybody's Bitcoin, to continue diversifying its interests and thus also entering the crypto space.

Tech 14 June 2018

China’s JD.com prepares for asset-backed securities on blockchain

Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has announced it is planning to launch asset-backed securities powered by blockchain.

Events 6 June 2018

Jerry Chan: If Bitcoin is not an effective medium of exchange, it cannot be a store of value

At the CoinGeek Conference in Hong Kong, SBI Bits’ Jerry Chan explains how Bitcoin’s role as a medium of exchange is critical to its acceptance as a store of value.

Business 12 April 2018

Chinese e-Commerce giant Alibaba sues Alibabacoin

Two Alibabas are at war: Chinese e-Commerce giant Alibaba.com is suing Dubai-based Alibabacoin Foundation, which launched and raised over $3.5 million through an ICO.

Business 12 April 2018

Alibaba-owned Taobao outlaws ICOs, cryptocurrency

Online shopping platform Taobao has prohibited stores from promoting ICOs, cryptocurrencies, and other related goods and services.

Tech 5 March 2018

Chinese ecommerce giant JD taps blockchain tech to track safe meat

The Beijing-based e-commerce giant has teamed up with meat merchant InterAgri to employ blockchain tech and track down their meat supply.

Tech 3 January 2018

How to move eCommerce to bCommerce

What merchants really need is Bitcoin Cash, which offers bigger blocks for more transactions, faster speed, and lower transaction fees.