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Chinese Indexes Company Launches Hang Seng Metaverse Index
26.5.2022
A Chinese indexes company, Hang Seng Indexes, has launched a new index which tracks the performance of metaverse-related companies in mainland China. The index is calculated and disseminated in real-time at two-second intervals, the company said. Rising Popularity of the Metaverse Hang Seng Indexes...
Developing countries love the Metaverse, rich nations not keen: WEF survey
26.5.2022
Developing countries have more than double the amount of people positive that the Metaverse will impact their lives and they'd use it daily in comparison to developed countries
Bitcoin’s current setup creates an interesting risk-reward situation for bulls
23.5.2022
A slight improvement in equities markets and the resilience of a few key BTC price metrics are giving bulls hope of a reversal
China Can’t Seem to Stop Bitcoin Mining
22.5.2022
Reported hashrate fell to zero for two months in China last year, but it has since returned rather abruptly
Report: BRICS Countries Told to Consider Countering the Dollar’s Global Hegemony
22.5.2022
Chinese experts have called on leaders of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries to consider countering the dollar, whose global hegemony is thought to be abusive. Still, the experts concede that any attempt to diminish the dollar’s dominance will take time. BRICS...
Do Kwon faces legal trouble in South Korea, China remains Bitcoin mining powerhouse, and Ethereum 2.0 eyes ‘huge testing milestone’: Hodler’s Digest, May 15-21
21.5.2022
Chinese Authorities Prosecute Alleged Masterminds Behind MDC Pyramid Scheme
18.5.2022
Chinese authorities in Rong County recently said they have prosecuted eight individuals accused of being the masterminds behind the Magic Data Chain (MDC) pyramid scheme. The pyramid is thought to have handled transactions with a total value of over $147 million. Virtual Currency Pyramid Scheme...
Study: Amid Mining Bans, China Still Commands World’s Second-Largest Share of Bitcoin Hashrate
17.5.2022
New data stemming from the latest Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) report on bitcoin mining indicates that China still holds the second position in terms of global hashrate. While China commands close to 22% of Bitcoin’s global hashrate, the United States currently dominates...
Bitcoin, Ether Hover Above Support Amid China Optimism, U.S. Futures Bump
17.5.2022
Crypto markets added 3.2% on Tuesday after nearly a week of steady declines
China’s Global Bitcoin Hashrate Share Leaps up from Zero to Over 21% - Report
17.5.2022
The latest Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) hashrate figures will make interesting reading for anyone in the Bitcoin (BTC) mining space.
Last year, the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School reported that the “leading share” of global Bitcoin network hashrate...
Bitcoin Mining Appears to Have Survived Ban in China
17.5.2022
China is once again contributing a significant chunk of the world's bitcoin mining operations despite the ban last year, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF)
China returns as 2nd top Bitcoin mining hub despite the crypto ban
17.5.2022
China still hosts 21% of the total global Bitcoin hash rate after the local government banned all crypto operations in the country last year
China Backed Publication: Terra LUNA Crash Vindicates Country’s Ban on Crypto-Related Activities
16.5.2022
An op-ed article published in the state-backed Chinese publication Economic Daily, has suggested that the recent crash of the Terra blockchain’s LUNA and the de-pegging of the UST stablecoin vindicate the Asian country’s decision to ban crypto-related activities. In the article,...
Shanghai court affirms that Bitcoin is virtual property, subject to property rights
12.5.2022
A district court in Shanghai ruled for Bitcoin owner’s right to compensation in case involving unpaid loan and decided on Bitcoin legal status in the process
Shanghai High Court Declares Bitcoin Virtual Asset With Economic Value Protected by Chinese Law
12.5.2022
The Shanghai High People’s Court has declared bitcoin to be a virtual asset protected by Chinese law. The court notes that the cryptocurrency has economic value. Bitcoin Is Property Protected by Law in China The Shanghai High People’s Court has declared that bitcoin qualifies as...
Chinese Banks Launch Automatic Digital Yuan-to-Fiat Conversion Tools
11.5.2022
Chinese banks are exploring new methods of enabling digital yuan users to earn interest on their central bank digital currency holdings – with “smart management” tools that can detect when funds have been left idle for long periods of time....
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Erratic Bond Yields, Lockdowns, and War — 3 Reasons Why Economic Recovery Won’t Happen Quickly
10.5.2022
The global economy looks bleak as inflation continues to rise, and a wide array of financial investments continue to shudder in value. Since May 2, 2022, the crypto economy has dropped more than 15% from $1.83 trillion to today’s $1.54 trillion. The price of gold has lost 5% in 30 days,...
Deribit and OKX attract significant traffic from China despite a blanket ban: report
9.5.2022
Recent geographical traffic data highlights that Chinese traders continue to access centralized exchanges despite a regulatory risk
Kids 'Tipping' Streamers & Watching After 10pm Is Being Banned In China
9.5.2022
On Saturday the Chinese government announced a number of changes to the way kids can access and interact with content online, with the National Radio and Television Administration saying “platforms need to step up controls to stop underage users from tipping livestreamers or becoming livestreamers...
Alipay Provides Digital Yuan Boost as COVID-19 Deals PBoC Blow
7.5.2022
The e-payments giant Alipay, part of the Alibaba business empire, has added an advanced search function for users wishing to use its platform to make payments using the digital yuan within the fast-expanding pilot zone....
Read More: Alipay Provides Digital Yuan Boost as COVID-19 Deals PBoC Blow