Alibaba News

Alibaba Group is a public Chinese company that specializes in the sphere of e-commerce and also owns the business-to-business web portal Alibaba.com. The company was founded in 1999 by Ma Yun — known professionally as Jack Ma — and currently is headquartered in Hangzhou. Alibaba has several platforms, such as Alibaba pictures for film directing, Alibaba Express (officially AliExpress) — an international trading platform — and AliPay — a platform for online payments. As China has banned the use of cryptocurrency in the country, the company supported such policy and made all payments in Bitcoin invalid. Nevertheless, the founder of service believes in the prospects of blockchain technology for the cloud storage and logistics of the corporation.

Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’

Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’

OCT 05, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

A new patent filed by Alibaba seeks to develop a blockchain system that enables authorized parties to intervene in a smart contract.

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Alibaba's Ant Financial to Launch Blockchain Backend-as-a-Service Platform

Alibaba's Ant Financial to Launch Blockchain Backend-as-a-Service Platform

SEP 21, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Ant Financial, the financial affiliate of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, is launching a blockchain BaaS (Backend-as-a-Service) platform.

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Crypto Future of E-Commerce Is in the Hands of Asian Players

Crypto Future of E-Commerce Is in the Hands of Asian Players

SEP 19, 2018 | by Stephen O'Neal

Ovestock.com now allows users to buy crypto, but that’s not the main news.

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Alibaba's Jack Ma: Blockchain Will Be 'Meaningless' Unless It Helps Build Greener Future

Alibaba's Jack Ma: Blockchain Will Be 'Meaningless' Unless It Helps Build Greener Future

SEP 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Alibaba founder says that blockchain and other advanced technologies still need to prove they can help evolve society in a “greener and more inclusive” directio...

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Alibaba, IBM Ranked Top Globally for Number of Blockchain Patent Filed

Alibaba, IBM Ranked Top Globally for Number of Blockchain Patent Filed

SEP 03, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba and U.S. tech conglomerate IBM have filed the most blockchain-related patent filings of any entity globally to date.

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China Extends Crypto-Related Promotion Ban Beyond the Capital

China Extends Crypto-Related Promotion Ban Beyond the Capital

AUG 29, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

China’s anti-crypto onslaught continues, as a prohibition against commercial venues from hosting crypto-related events has been extended to Guangzhou Developmen...

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China’s Baidu Joins Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba in Imposing Fresh Anti-Crypto Measures

China’s Baidu Joins Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba in Imposing Fresh Anti-Crypto Measures

AUG 27, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Baidu joins China’s other two leading tech giants — Tencent and Alibaba — in imposing new anti-crypto measures in line with Beijing’s toughened stance.

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China's Payments Giant AliPay Takes Measures Against OTC Crypto Trading via Its Platform

China's Payments Giant AliPay Takes Measures Against OTC Crypto Trading via Its Platform

AUG 24, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Chinese mobile payment app Alipay is toughening its stance towards users who use their Alipay accounts for over-the-counter Bitcoin trading.

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United Nations Puts Blockchain at Center of New ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation’

United Nations Puts Blockchain at Center of New ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation’

JUL 13, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The United Nations’ Secretary-General António Guterres has created a ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation,’ which explicitly puts blockchain technology on t...

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Alibaba’s Cryptic Relationship With Bitcoin and Blockchain

Alibaba’s Cryptic Relationship With Bitcoin and Blockchain

JUN 27, 2018 | by Darryn Pollock

Alibaba has shown enough interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency but is still keeping its hands directly clean.

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Alibaba Offshoot Trials First Blockchain Remittance to Philippines, Plans Global Expansion

Alibaba Offshoot Trials First Blockchain Remittance to Philippines, Plans Global Expansion

JUN 25, 2018 | by William Suberg

Alibaba’s Ant Financial trials blockchain remittances, CEO Jack Ma confirming he intends to take the option global.

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E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

MAY 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, says he has been researching blockchain for years, but thinks Bitcoin is a bubble.

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US Judge Denies Alibaba’s Request To Stop Alibabacoin From Using Matching Name

US Judge Denies Alibaba’s Request To Stop Alibabacoin From Using Matching Name

MAY 02, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

A US judge has ruled against Alibaba’s injunction request to prevent Alibabacoin from using their name.

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Alibaba Sues Dubai ICO Over ‘Intentionally Misleading’ Use Of Its Brand

Alibaba Sues Dubai ICO Over ‘Intentionally Misleading’ Use Of Its Brand

APR 04, 2018 | by William Suberg

A Dubai ICO has been taken to court by China’s Alibaba after “intentionally misleading” use of the e-commerce giant’s brand.

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China’s Alibaba Says New P2P Platform Is Not Crypto-Related

China’s Alibaba Says New P2P Platform Is Not Crypto-Related

JAN 18, 2018 | by Helen Partz

In a statement published on the Weibo social media platform, Alibaba denies that its P2P platform is related to cryptocurrencies or mining.

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China’s Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Platform Despite Restrictions, Say Local Sources

China’s Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Platform Despite Restrictions, Say Local Sources

JAN 16, 2018 | by William Suberg

Alibaba has reportedly gone against statements by Chinese authorities and its own founder by launching a cryptocurrency mining platform.

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Chinese Might be Able to Trade Bitcoin Again Soon

Chinese Might be Able to Trade Bitcoin Again Soon

OCT 29, 2017 | by Alex Gao

A new trading platform announced that its crypto trading functionality will be available from Nov. 1.

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E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

MAY 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, says he has been researching blockchain for years, but thinks Bitcoin is a bubble.

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China’s Alibaba Says New P2P Platform Is Not Crypto-Related

China’s Alibaba Says New P2P Platform Is Not Crypto-Related

JAN 18, 2018 | by Helen Partz

In a statement published on the Weibo social media platform, Alibaba denies that its P2P platform is related to cryptocurrencies or mining.

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Alibaba Would Accept Bitcoin Before Amazon, Google: Silbert’s Survey

Alibaba Would Accept Bitcoin Before Amazon, Google: Silbert’s Survey

JUN 23, 2017 | by William Suberg

52% of 4500 respondents to a survey by Barry Silbert believe Alibaba would beat Amazon and Google to embrace Bitcoin.

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China’s Largest Conglomerate Invests in Blockchain Startup Onchain

China’s Largest Conglomerate Invests in Blockchain Startup Onchain

AUG 23, 2017 | by William Suberg

One of China’s “most active investors” has contributed 100 percent to a funding round by Blockchain startup Onchain.

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World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

OCT 14, 2017 | by Jon Buck

World Bank President pro-Blockchain technology, sees Bitcoin negatively

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Alibaba Offshoot Trials First Blockchain Remittance to Philippines, Plans Global Expansion

Alibaba Offshoot Trials First Blockchain Remittance to Philippines, Plans Global Expansion

JUN 25, 2018 | by William Suberg

Alibaba’s Ant Financial trials blockchain remittances, CEO Jack Ma confirming he intends to take the option global.

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Blockchain-Based Finance Platform Raises $26.7 Mln in ICO Following $500k Chinese Funding

Blockchain-Based Finance Platform Raises $26.7 Mln in ICO Following $500k Chinese Funding

SEP 01, 2017 | by William Suberg

Singaporean startup Everex has raised $26.7 mln in an ICO which follows $500,000 investment capital funding.

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Alibaba Sues Dubai ICO Over ‘Intentionally Misleading’ Use Of Its Brand

Alibaba Sues Dubai ICO Over ‘Intentionally Misleading’ Use Of Its Brand

APR 04, 2018 | by William Suberg

A Dubai ICO has been taken to court by China’s Alibaba after “intentionally misleading” use of the e-commerce giant’s brand.

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Coinbase and the Power of Bitcoin Exchanges

Coinbase and the Power of Bitcoin Exchanges

OCT 06, 2017 | by Pascal Thellmann

Cryptocurrency exchanges keep hoarding power as more and more dangers start to surface.

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United Nations Puts Blockchain at Center of New ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation’

United Nations Puts Blockchain at Center of New ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation’

JUL 13, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The United Nations’ Secretary-General António Guterres has created a ‘High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation,’ which explicitly puts blockchain technology on t...

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US Judge Denies Alibaba’s Request To Stop Alibabacoin From Using Matching Name

US Judge Denies Alibaba’s Request To Stop Alibabacoin From Using Matching Name

MAY 02, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

A US judge has ruled against Alibaba’s injunction request to prevent Alibabacoin from using their name.

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Alibaba Deploys Blockchain to Secure Health Data in Chinese First

Alibaba Deploys Blockchain to Secure Health Data in Chinese First

AUG 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

Chinese healthcare data is to get the Blockchain treatment in a joint scheme between Alibaba and local government.

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Alibaba’s Cryptic Relationship With Bitcoin and Blockchain

Alibaba’s Cryptic Relationship With Bitcoin and Blockchain

JUN 27, 2018 | by Darryn Pollock

Alibaba has shown enough interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency but is still keeping its hands directly clean.

  14655   |     1
World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

OCT 14, 2017 | by Jon Buck

World Bank President pro-Blockchain technology, sees Bitcoin negatively

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China’s Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Platform Despite Restrictions, Say Local Sources

China’s Alibaba Launches Crypto Mining Platform Despite Restrictions, Say Local Sources

JAN 16, 2018 | by William Suberg

Alibaba has reportedly gone against statements by Chinese authorities and its own founder by launching a cryptocurrency mining platform.

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E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

E-Commerce Giant Alibaba's Jack Ma Says Blockchain Is Not a Bubble, Bitcoin Is

MAY 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, says he has been researching blockchain for years, but thinks Bitcoin is a bubble.

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Alibaba Would Accept Bitcoin Before Amazon, Google: Silbert’s Survey

Alibaba Would Accept Bitcoin Before Amazon, Google: Silbert’s Survey

JUN 23, 2017 | by William Suberg

52% of 4500 respondents to a survey by Barry Silbert believe Alibaba would beat Amazon and Google to embrace Bitcoin.

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If Alipay Were Bitcoin: Why Coinbase Exits Hawaii

If Alipay Were Bitcoin: Why Coinbase Exits Hawaii

MAR 02, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Similar to some regulators like the state of New York, Hawaii has decided to take a difficult and reckless approach in regulating bitcoin users and startups.

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China's Payments Giant AliPay Takes Measures Against OTC Crypto Trading via Its Platform

China's Payments Giant AliPay Takes Measures Against OTC Crypto Trading via Its Platform

AUG 24, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Chinese mobile payment app Alipay is toughening its stance towards users who use their Alipay accounts for over-the-counter Bitcoin trading.

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China’s Baidu Joins Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba in Imposing Fresh Anti-Crypto Measures

China’s Baidu Joins Tech Giants Tencent, Alibaba in Imposing Fresh Anti-Crypto Measures

AUG 27, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Baidu joins China’s other two leading tech giants — Tencent and Alibaba — in imposing new anti-crypto measures in line with Beijing’s toughened stance.

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Chinese Might be Able to Trade Bitcoin Again Soon

Chinese Might be Able to Trade Bitcoin Again Soon

OCT 29, 2017 | by Alex Gao

A new trading platform announced that its crypto trading functionality will be available from Nov. 1.

  80567   |     4
Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’

Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’

OCT 05, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

A new patent filed by Alibaba seeks to develop a blockchain system that enables authorized parties to intervene in a smart contract.

  8949   |     4
Coinbase and the Power of Bitcoin Exchanges

Coinbase and the Power of Bitcoin Exchanges

OCT 06, 2017 | by Pascal Thellmann

Cryptocurrency exchanges keep hoarding power as more and more dangers start to surface.

  20106   |     3
China Extends Crypto-Related Promotion Ban Beyond the Capital

China Extends Crypto-Related Promotion Ban Beyond the Capital

AUG 29, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

China’s anti-crypto onslaught continues, as a prohibition against commercial venues from hosting crypto-related events has been extended to Guangzhou Developmen...

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$60 Bln Alipay to Adopt Blockchain Looking to Serve 2 Billion Users

$60 Bln Alipay to Adopt Blockchain Looking to Serve 2 Billion Users

JAN 22, 2017 | by Joseph Young

Alipay, the US$60 billion financial application developed by Alibaba subsidiary Ant Financial, is planning to implement blockchain technology for the long-term ...

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Alibaba's Jack Ma: Blockchain Will Be 'Meaningless' Unless It Helps Build Greener Future

Alibaba's Jack Ma: Blockchain Will Be 'Meaningless' Unless It Helps Build Greener Future

SEP 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Alibaba founder says that blockchain and other advanced technologies still need to prove they can help evolve society in a “greener and more inclusive” directio...

  12254   |     3
Alibaba Deploys Blockchain to Secure Health Data in Chinese First

Alibaba Deploys Blockchain to Secure Health Data in Chinese First

AUG 18, 2017 | by William Suberg

Chinese healthcare data is to get the Blockchain treatment in a joint scheme between Alibaba and local government.

  19084   |     3
Alibaba, IBM Ranked Top Globally for Number of Blockchain Patent Filed

Alibaba, IBM Ranked Top Globally for Number of Blockchain Patent Filed

SEP 03, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba and U.S. tech conglomerate IBM have filed the most blockchain-related patent filings of any entity globally to date.

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