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‘Really Stupid and a Huge Mistake:’ Putin Blasts US Actions Blocking Payments to China; Exporters Turn to Small Banks and Crypto
20.5.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged against the U.S. actions seeking to block Russian payments to China and other countries. During a two-day trip to China, the Russian leader emphasized that this strategy was “really stupid and a huge mistake,” considering that these actions...
Balaji Srinivasan Highlights China’s Dedollarization and Envisions Post-Dollar Economy
20.5.2024
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently shared his insights on the global economy and the future of the U.S. dollar on social media. He discussed the concept of dedollarization, suggesting that China and other countries are moving away from U.S. debt and investing in gold instead....
10 US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Absorbed 548,556 BTC Worth $36 Billion in 128 Days
19.5.2024
According to recent data, the ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), acquired 548,556.62 BTC from the market over the last 128 days. This acquisition means the ten newly introduced spot bitcoin ETFs collectively hold 2.78% of the crypto...
China’s $53.3B Divestment in US Treasuries Signals Massive Shift From Dollar Assets
18.5.2024
According to records, China has divested $53.3 billion in U.S. Treasury notes and agency bonds during the first quarter. Some analysts suggest this reduction in foreign exchange reserves might be China’s strategic move to leverage its holdings against the United States. China’s Treasury...
Hong Kong Launches Personal e-CNY Wallets For Cross-Border Payments
17.5.2024
The e-CNY, also referred to as the digital yuan, is China's state-backed digital currency, and users can now open digital wallets and store it outside of mainland China in Hong Kong.
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China Expands Digital Yuan Pilot: Hong Kong Residents Can Now Set up E-CNY Wallets Locally
17.5.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) have advanced the digital yuan (e-CNY) pilot for payments, aiming to increase e-CNY wallet usage in Hong Kong. Residents can now set up and top up wallets via the Faster Payment System (FPS), marking the first global...
Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets
17.5.2024
The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers
Hong Kong digital yuan pilot lacks P2P capabilities
17.5.2024
While Hong Kong residents can sign up for a digital yuan (e-CNY) wallet with a phone number, the CBDC is currently restricted to cross-border transactions and cannot be used for person-to-person transfers within Hong Kong
SWIFT China President Wen Yang on Overcoming Barriers in CBDC Systems
17.5.2024
SWIFT China President Wen Yang discusses the challenges and solutions for cross-border CBDC interoperability and initiatives to bridge the technological gaps between different CBDC systems.
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Bybit’s Notcoin listing debacle, China firm’s profits up 1100% after crypto buy: Asia Express
17.5.2024
Bybit to compensate users after Notcoin listing debacle, China gaming firm’s profits up 1100% after $200M crypto buy, and more: Asia Express
Bitcoin moves toward range highs but derivatives traders watch from the sidelines
16.5.2024
Bitcoin price showed strength near its medium-term range high but multiple factors are preventing derivatives traders from opening new positions
Biden Order to Halt China-Tied Bitcoin Mine Beside Nuke Base Came as U.S. Firm Just Bought it
16.5.2024
President Biden's emergency order to halt the Chinese-tied mining on the doorstep of a nuclear-missile base hit days after mining giant CleanSpark struck a deal to buy the property
China Police Uncover $2B USDT Underground Banking Operation
16.5.2024
Chinese police have uncovered a $1.9 billion USDT underground banking operation going against Chinese crypto bans.
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Chinese police bust $1.9B USDT underground banking racket
16.5.2024
The authorities destroyed two underground operations in Fujian and Hunan, and the police also froze 149 million yuan worth $20 million linked to the USDT banking operations
Tether’s USDT Implicated in $2B Illegal Foreign Exchange Scheme in China – Regulation Coming?
15.5.2024
On May 15, a few people suspected in an underground banking operation were arrested by Chinese police in Sichuan province. They have been charged in facilitating illegal foreign currency transactions involving around $2 billion worth of Tether's USDT.
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Biden orders removal of Chinese-owned crypto miner near missile base
14.5.2024
Entities owned by Chinese nationals “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,” said President Biden
US Blocks Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm From Owning Land Near Wyoming Missile Base
14.5.2024
President Joe Biden has issued an order blocking MineOne, a majority Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a strategic nuclear missile base in Wyoming due to security concerns.
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Biden Orders Chinese-Backed Crypto Mining Firm to Divest Land Near US Missile Base
14.5.2024
President Joe Biden has issued an order that blocks Mineone Partners Ltd., a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company, from owning land near Wyoming’s Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, which is a strategic missile base. This measure requires the divestment of land used for crypto mining...
U.S. Blocks China-Tied Crypto Miners as 'National Security Risk' Near Nuke Base
13.5.2024
President Joe Biden ordered a cryptocurrency mining facility near Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming to halt operations on Monday, calling it a threat to national security
Bitcoin price shows strength as investors anticipate return of money printing
13.5.2024
Bitcoin rallies as central bank stimulus packages become more common, and the Fed’s signal of “higher for longer” interest rates aligns with investors’ market view