The Japanese Financial Services Agency has given punishment notices to seven cryptocurrency exchanges, requesting that they regulate their business and comply with the laws in place. Furthermore, the agency has suspended two exchanges for a month.

AirAsia is planning to launch a cryptocurrency-based rewards and loyalty program with a coin called BigCoin. Customers will be able to upgrade seats, buy meals and more with the coin.

Line, a popular messaging platform in Asia, has announced that it is launching Unblock, a subsidiary company that will research the blockchain technology and its applications. Line is already involved in the crypto space through Line Pay.

22 European countries have decided to join forces to form the European Blockchain Partnership. The aim is to better understand and promote the blockchain technology, its future uses, massive potential and opportunities.

A university in Brazil is now offering a masters on cryptocurrency and finance. It joins a select few universities that are starting to discuss the blockchain technology and digital currencies and looking to provide educational resources and expertise on…

Allianz, one of the biggest insurance companies in the world is reportedly trying out a token that would be used to send money across the world between its different counterparts. This would save time, money and would be much more efficient than current methods.