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Bitcoin Difficulty Logs 11.16% Reduction, Largest Drop Since China’s 2021 Mining Crackdown
7.2.2026
This weekend, the Bitcoin network logged its steepest difficulty cut since July 3, 2021—a moment that followed China’s sweeping ban on mining and trading, which triggered a sharp market sell-off and sent miners scrambling for exits beyond the region. Bitcoin Mining Gets Easier—for Now—as Difficulty...
Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban
7.2.2026
The Bitcoin network's mining difficulty dropped by as much as 27% within a single adjustment period during China's 2021 crypto mining ban
Bessent Warns About Chinese Gold-Backed Digital Currency-Led Financial System
7.2.2026
The statements of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awakened concerns about a Chinese initiative to back a digital gold token to undermine American leadership in digital finance and establish a tangible alternative to the dollar-led economic system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns...
China bans stablecoin and RWA issuance by foreign and domestic companies
6.2.2026
The latest announcement from the People's Bank of China follows months of flip-flopping on privately issued yuan-pegged stablecoins
China expands crypto crackdown to stablecoins, asset tokenization
6.2.2026
The set of new rules reaffirm China’s hardline stance on crypto and impose restrictions on tokenized real-world assets and overseas issuance of yuan stablecoins
Report: China’s Central Bank Leads New Crackdown on Crypto, Stablecoins and Offshore Tokens
6.2.2026
China has doubled down on its hardline crypto stance, issuing a fresh multi-agency directive that tightens enforcement and explicitly bans unauthorized overseas token issuance and yuan-linked stablecoins, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 5, 2026. Beijing Moves to Close Crypto Loopholes With...
Chinese Money Laundering Networks Funneled $16.1 Billion in Crypto in 2025
5.2.2026
In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy. Telegram Channels as Laundering Hubs Chinese-language money laundering networks funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency...
China’s XI Reveals Plans for Yuan to Become ‘Powerful’ and Attain Reserve Currency Status
2.2.2026
China’s President Xi Jinping advocates for a strong currency that will allow the country to challenge the dollar’s dominance in international trade and rival its position as a global reserve currency. Xi’s remarks come as the Trump administration shows no concern about a weak dollar. President...
Bitcoin briefly falls near $74,000 as thin liquidity keeps traders on edge
2.2.2026
The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside
Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
1.2.2026
The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets
Bitcoin hashrate drops 12% in worst drawdown since China mining ban: CryptoQuant
31.1.2026
A severe winter storm has forced US miners to curtail operations, dragging bitcoin’s hashrate, output and miner margins to their weakest levels in months
Here's how China's response to Trump tariffs silently rocks bitcoin
28.1.2026
China’s exports remain resilient under U.S. tariffs as the yuan stays tightly managed, sending ripples all the way to the crypto market
Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says
27.1.2026
Chinese-language networks now handle a disproportionate share of global crypto money laundering flows, according to a new Chainalysis report
China Fixes Strong Yuan, Bets on Continued Weak‑Dollar Policies
26.1.2026
China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak. According to Xinhua, the currency has stayed below the 7 yuan‑per‑dollar mark, strengthening to 6.9843 yuan per dollar on Monday. People’s Bank of China Sets Yuan Stronger...
Trump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes
25.1.2026
Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States, he would impose 100 % tariffs on Canadian products. Trump Charges Against Canada-China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Goes Through Trump has used...
Trump: US has to ‘make it so that China doesn’t get the hold‘ of crypto
21.1.2026
The US president said he supported the GENIUS Act because it was "politically popular,” but added the main reason was in response to China
Trump aims to sign major crypto bill 'very soon' in a push to make U.S. crypto capital of the world
21.1.2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said he supported efforts to legislate crypto because of the political support he received for doing so
Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
19.1.2026
South Korean customs officials said they arrested three China nationals and have referred them for prosecution. They allegedly used an unauthorized crypto exchange to launder assets
Report: China’s Digital Yuan Processes $55B as Cross-Border CBDC Rails Take Shape
18.1.2026
According to a Reuters report citing data compiled by the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank that tracks central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) and their expansion, China’s CBDC, known as e-CNY, has processed $55 billion through the ‘mBridge’ platform. Digital Yuan Momentum Builds...
China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments
18.1.2026
In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform