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Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite
1.3.2023
The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength
China Blockchain Conflux Gains $10M Investment From DWF
1.3.2023
The investment firm bought the blockchain's native token after it signed a deal with China Telecom
The Future of Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Developments in the East
28.2.2023
Crypto investors need to keep an eye on geopolitical shifts playing out on the regulatory landscape, specifically some upcoming changes in Asia
China’s Digital Yuan Can Now Be Used to Pay Highway Toll Fees on Major Routes
27.2.2023
China’s digital yuan adoption drive is now focusing on transport networks. And drivers have been green-lighted to use the token to pay tolls on some of the nation’s busiest highways.
Per Shenzhen Securities Times and Sina Finance, Jiangsu Province’s Department of Transport has announced that toll...
Hong Kong crypto frenzy, DeFi token surges 550%, NBA China NFTs — Asia Express
24.2.2023
Our weekly roundup of news from East Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. Hong Kong moves bullish On Feb. 20, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong launched a consultation on its proposed regulatory requirements for digital asset trading platforms. The...
Gate.io to enter Hong Kong following city’s $6.4M budget allocation to Web3
23.2.2023
Gate’s founder called Hong Kong a “hub,” meanwhile, the city’s financial secretary said the region “must keep up” with the “huge potential” of Web3
Federated Learning Consortium (FLC) for Decentralized AI to Launch in Hong Kong, Led by Phoenix and APEX Technologies
23.2.2023
PRESS RELEASE. After over a year of preparation and restructuring, decentralized and privacy-enabled AI organization Federated Learning Consortium (FLC) is set to launch as a for-profit research consortium in Hong Kong, China, shifting from a previously non-profit approach. FLC is set to be led...
First Mover Asia: Deconstructing Crypto's China Narrative
22.2.2023
Crypto Hub in the Making: Hong Kong Pushes Forward with Plans for Retail Crypto Trading
21.2.2023
In a push toward reclaiming its position as the world's crypto hub, Hong Kong has outlined plans to allow retail investors to trade certain digital currencies on licensed exchanges.
On Monday, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) published a consultation paper on its proposed...
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
Crypto in Hong Kong Getting Soft Backing From Beijing: Bloomberg
21.2.2023
Report says officials from China’s Liaison Office have been spotted at crypto events in the City
Expert Predicts Looming Economic Collapse as BRICS Nations Unite Against the Dollar
20.2.2023
Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments, explained in a recent interview that the five leading emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, collectively known as BRICS nations—are “coalescing against the dollar.” Schectman believes that...
China's only public blockchain Conflux sees CFX price skyrocket 1300% in 2023
20.2.2023
Social media metrics show strong retail investor sentiment behind the ongoing CFX price rally
Bitcoin regains $25K amid hope record China easing will boost BTC price
20.2.2023
Bitcoin whales are guiding BTC price around $25,000 and caution is needed, analysis warns
Filecoin Price Prediction as FIL Pumps Up 70% in 7 Days – Is China Buying?
20.2.2023
Leading decentralised storage protocol Filecoin (FIL) undertook a magnificent 75% rally over the weekend.
This marks a break to half a year of suffocative price action for the once highly-prized cloud-storage asset.
Filecoin is currently trading at $8.59 (+1.45% in the last 24 hours).
February...
Chinese Prosecutors Close Net on 40 Suspected Crypto Scammers
20.2.2023
Up to 40 suspected crypto scammers are facing prosecution in China – with 10 already standing trial.
Per Jimu News, 10 of the alleged scammers are being tried at the Enshi (Hubei Province) branch of the People’s Court on fraud charges.
The public prosecution agency claims that the “gang”...
Chinese Tech Giants Tencent and Bytedance Plan Cuts in Their Metaverse Divisions
20.2.2023
According to reports, Tencent and Bytedance, two Chinese tech giants, are planning to execute a significant number of job cuts in their metaverse divisions. Tencent recognized it is making some staff adjustments, amidst rumors of hundreds of layoffs in its extended reality division, while Bytedance...
Crypto’s next bull run will come from the East: Gemini co-founder
20.2.2023
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss believes the next crypto bull run will come from Asia, while America has two options — embrace crypto or be left behind
No, Hong Kong Won’t Be Allowing Retail Traders Access to Crypto on June 1
17.2.2023
A tweet suggesting the city will make crypto “fully legal” for all citizens is a misreading of the legislation
China Begins Hong Kong ‘Cross-Border’ Digital Yuan Pilot
17.2.2023
Shenzhen, China, has begun a retail-focused “cross-border” digital yuan pilot with Hong Kong.
China Banking and Insurance News (via JRJ) reported that the event is the brainchild of the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Luohu District local government. Luohu is located close to Hong...