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China opens Shanghai digital yuan hub for cross-border, blockchain services
26.9.2025
China launched a digital yuan operations center in Shanghai focused on cross-border payments, blockchain services and digital-asset platforms
Asia Morning Briefing: Capital Controls Doom Asia’s Stablecoin Dreams—Except in Hong Kong
24.9.2025
Most currencies in the region are locked in by capital controls. Hong Kong's unique status as an autonomous part of China means its currency is available around the world
China Tells Brokerages to Pause RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong: Report
23.9.2025
China tightens its grip on offshore tokenization as booming Hong Kong digital asset deals spark a fresh wave of regulatory caution and market frenzy. China Regulator Advises Firms to Suspend RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) reportedly asked some local...
China’s CSRC Calls for Suspension of RWA Tokenization in Hong Kong
22.9.2025
Key Highlights: Chinese securities regulators asked some brokerages to pause RWA tokenization in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is…
China Pumps the Brakes on RWA Businesses in Hong Kong: Reuters
22.9.2025
At least two brokerages have been advised not to conduct any RWA business offshore, according to the report, citing sources familiar with the matter
Asia Morning Briefing: China’s Car, America’s Currency — Why Stablecoins Keep the Dollar in the Driver’s Seat
22.9.2025
A BYD Dolphin Mini sold for USDT in a BRICS country highlights the irony of China’s de-dollarization drive, where the yuan is sidelined to academic theories about a post-U.S. order, while crypto-dollars power real-world trade
De‑Dollarization Reaches Critical Phase: China’s Yuan Adoption for Cross‑Border Flows Tops 50%
16.9.2025
The de‑dollarization milestone has been reached as China’s yuan benefits from the Trump administration’s uncertain foreign‑economic policy. While still in its nascent stages, the yuan’s internationalization is growing rapidly, doubling its share of international payments since 2022. Milestone...
Wheat for Cars, Seeds for Materials: Russia Revives Barter Amidst Crippling Sanctions
16.9.2025
While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate risks to payment agents. Several such operations were identified, including exchanges of Chinese cars for Russian grain and flax seeds for raw materials....
Nvidia Drops 3% as China Says the Company Violated Anti-Trust Laws
15.9.2025
The news could explain the weakness in bitcoin, which declined more than 1.5% over the past two hours to the current $114,900
Trump Calls on NATO to Impose 100% Tariffs on China to End Russo‑Ukrainian War
14.9.2025
President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to impose levies on China to halt its support for Russian actions. He also said he was ready to enact “major” sanctions on Russia. Trump Reveals His Hand: NATO Tariffs on China...
Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report
11.9.2025
Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong
Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report
11.9.2025
Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong
Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report
11.9.2025
Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong
Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report
11.9.2025
Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong
Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report
11.9.2025
Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong
Economist Says US–China Trade Deficit Reflects Weak Competitiveness, not BRICS Tactics
10.9.2025
Soaring tensions over the U.S.–China trade deficit are colliding with BRICS challenges and supply chain risks, spotlighting deep economic vulnerabilities and fueling urgent debate on America’s global competitiveness. US–China Trade Deficit Draws Focus to BRICS Relations and Supply Chain Risks...
China Buys Gold yet Again, Consolidates 10-Month Purchase Streak
8.9.2025
The People’s Bank of China has continued to purchase gold to add to the country’s foreign reserves, according to official data. The purchase, albeit marginal, fuels China’s 10-month streak of acquisitions, even at record prices. China Continues to Purchase Gold Even at Record Prices Countries have...
India’s Largest Refiner Gives US Crude a Pass as BRICS Barrels Beckon
7.9.2025
India’s biggest fuel buyer just sent a message with its wallet: Indian Oil Corporation deliberately skipped U.S. crude in its latest tender and shopped elsewhere. From Houston to Das: IOC’s Tender Tells a Bigger BRICS Story In a week when it could have tapped West Texas Intermediate, Reuters...
Here’s Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Is Getting Review-Bombed In China
5.9.2025
A poor translation has tanked Steam reviews from Chinese-language fans
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XRP Cracks Into Global Aviation as Webus and Air China Target 60M Loyalty Members
5.9.2025
XRP is breaking into global travel as Webus teams with Air China to unlock crypto payments for 60 million loyalty users, redefining how premium travel gets paid. Webus and Air China Link up to Bring XRP Payments to 60M Loyalty Users Webus International Ltd. (Nasdaq: WETO) announced on Sept. 3 that...