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Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin
June 06, 2023

Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin

By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan is quietly gearing up to become the world's next Bitcoin superpower.

Understanding the Strengths and Vulnerabilities of North Korean Hackers
February 23, 2022

Understanding the Strengths and Vulnerabilities of North Korean Hackers

By Jason Bartlett
Pyongyang continues to defy miscalculated expectations regarding its cyber capabilities by successfully employing a series of sophisticated cyberattacks that target new and developing financial technology.
How North Korea Might Exploit New Video Games for Crypto
January 21, 2022

How North Korea Might Exploit New Video Games for Crypto

By Jason Bartlett
North Korean hackers are likely to include new play-to-earn (P2E) crypto games within their illicit cyber-enabled financial schemes.

Kazakhstan’s Cryptocurrency Mining Grows Despite Emissions Worries
September 15, 2021

Kazakhstan’s Cryptocurrency Mining Grows Despite Emissions Worries

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

South Korea Tightens Regulations on Cryptocurrencies
July 03, 2021

South Korea Tightens Regulations on Cryptocurrencies

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

Blockchain in China: A Solution in Need of a Problem
January 11, 2020

Blockchain in China: A Solution in Need of a Problem

By Natalia Cote-Munoz and Sean Silbert
Is China's drive to master the blockchain a threat to American technology supremacy?

South Korea Works to Bring Cryptocurrency Into the Mainstream
January 03, 2020

South Korea Works to Bring Cryptocurrency Into the Mainstream

By Troy Stangarone
After an early wave of public enthusiasm, South Korea's government is taking steps to regulate crypto assets.
What Hides Behind South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulation Policy?
November 30, 2019

What Hides Behind South Korean Cryptocurrency Regulation Policy?

By Valentin Voloshchak
The opposition criticizes the government’s stance toward the ICO problem, but it’s far from obvious whether they have an alternate policy.

A Closer Look at North Korea’s Virtual Currency Ambitions
April 29, 2019

A Closer Look at North Korea’s Virtual Currency Ambitions

By Tae-jun Kang
North Korea is signalling increased interest in digital currencies, possibly as a way to help avoid sanctions.

South Korea’s Emergence as an Important Player in Cryptocurrency
November 08, 2018

South Korea’s Emergence as an Important Player in Cryptocurrency

By Troy Stangarone
South Korean businesses are moving into the cryptocurrency and blockchain fields.

How Far Has North Korea Come With Cryptocurrency?
September 07, 2018

How Far Has North Korea Come With Cryptocurrency?

By Tae-jun Kang
The idea seems far-fetched, but Pyongyang is actively trying to advance the necessary technology.
Indian Regulators Wary About Bitcoin
October 14, 2017

Indian Regulators Wary About Bitcoin

By Aswin Mannepalli
India, like many other Asian states, is struggling to manage cryptocurrencies.

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