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Chinese Government Launches ‘Ultra-Large Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Platform’
4.4.2024
The Chinese government is reportedly launching an “ultra-large-scale blockchain infrastructure platform for the Belt and Road Initiative.” The platform will support the implementation of cross-border cooperation projects along the Belt and Road Initiative and provide the base...
Chinese Government Launches New Blockchain Infrastructure Platform Led by Conflux
1.4.2024
The project aims to develop an advanced blockchain primary platform capable of supporting multi-country deployment and facilitating collaborative supervision across multiple subjects.
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China Pushes Metaverse Standardization Group to Establish the Rules of the Yuanverse
23.1.2024
The government of China has announced the creation of a metaverse standardization working group to establish different rules to govern the Chinese Yuanverse platform. The standardization group will be integrated by Chinese universities, government institutions, and companies like Tencent, Huawei...
China Criminalizes Stealing NFTs and Digital Collections
10.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The Chinese government has released a statement declaring that anyone caught stealing digital collections, which include digital collectibles such as NFTs, will be subject to criminal penalties. The statement added that the theft of digital collections would also be evaluated...
A Saudi Prince, Chinese Government Officials, and Thai Prostitutes: Former Alameda Research CEO’s Damning Testimony Continues against Sam Bankman-Fried
11.10.2023
Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO and ex-girlfriend of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, stunned the jury today in Manhattan Federal Court when she revealed startling claims involving Alameda Research’s ties to international government officials....
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Chinese government-owned newspaper to launch NFT platform
9.10.2023
China Daily stated that digital collectibles sold on its platform may be bridged to the likes of Opensea and LooksRare
Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over ‘Shady Approval’ of Prometheum
17.8.2023
U.S. lawmakers are probing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding the “shady approval” of Prometheum “as the first and only special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets.” They raised concerns about the timing...
China’s Central Bank: Digital Yuan Transactions Reach $250 Billion
23.7.2023
China’s central bank governor has revealed that transactions using the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) reached 1.8 trillion yuan ($250 billion) at the end of June. In addition, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official stated that digital yuan in circulation amounted...
Chinese State-Owned Banks Cut Dollar Deposit Rates — Dismiss Government Influence Claims
9.6.2023
Major Chinese state-owned banks have lowered interest rates on U.S. dollar deposits. However, they reportedly dismissed claims that the moves were influenced by the Chinese government, stating that the rate cuts were market-driven. Chinese Banks Reduce Dollar Deposit Rates Major Chinese state-owned...
Inflation in China Down to Lowest Number in More Than Two Years; Analyst Proposes Giving Cash Handouts to Avoid Deflation
13.5.2023
Inflation in China registered an increase of 0.1% year-over-year in April, according to numbers from the National Bureau of Statistics of the country, falling below expectations. Some analysts are already warning about the dangers of deflation, even calling on the Chinese government to deliver cash...
China Makes Advances in Ditching the US Dollar for Settlements — Inks Deal With Brazil and Completes First Yuan LNG Purchase
31.3.2023
China has been advancing its goal of positioning the yuan as an alternative to the U.S. dollar for settling international payments. The Chinese government recently struck a bilateral deal with Brazil to settle trades using their national currencies and completed a purchase of Liquefied Natural...
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Bribery Charges for Alleged Crypto Payment to Chinese Officials
28.3.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, now faces a 13-count indictment as U.S. officials have added new charges. One of the new charges alleges that SBF leveraged $40 million to influence “one or more Chinese government officials.” Details of the Bribery Charges Against...
Billionaire Mark Mobius Says He Can’t Get His Money Out of HSBC China – ‘They’re Putting All Kinds of Barriers’
7.3.2023
Billionaire Mark Mobius, founder of Mobius Capital Partners, says he cannot take his money out of HSBC in Shanghai, China. Citing severe capital control by the Chinese government, he stressed: “It’s crazy … They’re putting all kinds of barriers.” Mark Mobius...
Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report
21.2.2023
While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it's apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong's crypto hub aspirations
Chinese Government Sets Sights on Blockchain Future with New Center – Here's What You Need to Know
12.2.2023
China has launched a state-backed research center dedicated to exploring blockchain’s potential and achieving core technological breakthroughs related to the technology. ...
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Chinese Government Launching National Blockchain Innovation Center
12.2.2023
The Chinese government is setting up a national blockchain innovation center in Beijing to focus on industrial applications and major use cases of blockchain technology, particularly those related to the Chinese economy. China Establishing New Blockchain Center China’s Ministry of Science...
Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech Opportunities
2.2.2023
An economics professor and former adviser to the People’s Bank of China has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrencies. He warned that banning crypto activities could result in missed opportunities that are “very valuable” to regulated financial...
Chinese Government Releases VR Research Plan Including Metaverse and Odor Simulation
4.11.2022
The Chinese government has presented a plan of action regarding the inclusion of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the lives of the Chinese people. The plan contemplates research of several technologies, including the development of an open metaverse platform for its citizens...
China state media signals tighter crypto regulations in Terra aftermath
31.5.2022
China has used its Economic Daily media outlet to signal that further regulatory action may be taken toward stablecoins in the wake of the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin
Digital Yuan Giveaway: Shenzhen Residents to Receive 15 Million Yuan in Digital Currency
29.4.2022
The Chinese government is giving away 15 million yuan in central bank digital currency (CBDC) to 130,000 residents of Shenzhen this Friday. The digital yuan can be used at nearly 5,000 stores with no minimum purchase required. Digital Yuan Pilot Continues China’s central bank,...