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China-based regulatory and trade associations target NFTs in latest risk notice
13.4.2022
“We solemnly call on consumers to [...] be vigilant and stay away from NFT-related illegal financial activities,” said the associations
China's share in Bitcoin transactions declined 80% post crackdown: PBoC
3.3.2022
China has carried out multiple crypto crackdowns and enforced numerous bans on crypto markets since 2013, however, Chinese traders have always found a way to bypass these bans
Tencent files for patent related to virtual concerts in Metaverse
3.3.2022
Chinese tech colossus Tencent has continued its foray into the metaverse after filing a patent for virtual concerts, flying in the face of warnings from Chinese banks and regulators
Here’s how much digital yuan used at Olympics, according to PBoC
16.2.2022
Foreign users tend to use hardware e-CNY wallets more at the Olympics, while domestic users mainly go for software wallets
Crypto at the Olympics: NFT skis, Bitcoin bobsledders and CBDC controversy
15.2.2022
Bitcoin and nonfungible tokens are all over the Olympics this year while China’s CBDC is there too amid a controversial rollout
Chinese food delivery giant joins CBDC efforts
28.1.2022
The cumulative transactions in e-CNY have reached 87.57 billion yuan ($13.68 billion) until now
Chinese police unearth multi-million dollar DeFi rug pull
18.1.2022
The Chizhou police arrested eight people from different provinces in December and froze assets worth millions
China’s central bank releases pilot version of digital yuan wallet
4.1.2022
The "e-CNY (Pilot Version)" app was made available for download on the Chinese Android and Apple app stores on Tuesday
Chinese companies embark on a metaverse trademark race
20.12.2021
Despite the Chinese central bank's proposal to monitor metaverse and NFTs, companies such as Tencent and Huawei are pursuing metaverse-related trademarks
Chinese crypto ban poses no threat to local industry media, sources say
2.12.2021
Chinese crypto media are reportedly keeping a low profile on their websites and are focusing on growing communities on Twitter and Telegram
Crypto's impact on sanctions: Are regulators' concerns justified?
30.11.2021
Cryptocurrencies, including CBDC’s, have now become a part of the narrative on sanctions due to high adoption
Chinese retail giant JD accepts digital yuan payments for Singles Day
11.11.2021
Some 450,000 JD.com customers have used China’s digital yuan for payments as of June 2021
Beijing Presses Fast-Food Chain McDonald’s to Support Digital Yuan — China’s CBDC Expected to Launch in February
24.10.2021
According to a recent report, Beijing is pressing the fast-food retail chain McDonald’s to support the digital yuan before the Winter Olympics in China scheduled for February 2022. The report notes that China is also pushing companies like Visa and Nike to join in on the central bank digital...
McDonald's China to give away 188 NFTs on 31st anniversary
10.10.2021
The "Big Mac Rubik's Cube" NFTs will be distributed to Chinese employees and customers by McDonald's China as a part of a giveaway
Law Decoded: China FUD and false dichotomies, Sept. 20–27
27.9.2021
Many in the crypto space are calling for the U.S. to assert its foundational principles by implementing crypto policies in opposition to China
Huobi outlines plan for Chinese investors after halting crypto trading
27.9.2021
Huobi Group co-founder Du Jun intends to safeguard all crypto assets on Chinese accounts before permanently closing them down by Dec. 31, 2021
Crypto has recovered from China's FUD nearly two dozen times in the last 12 years
25.9.2021
Since 2009, China and Hong Kong have "banned" or otherwise caused FUD in the crypto space on 22 separate occasions
China’s Crypto Crackdown: Fundamentals Still Show Bull Market Continuation, Bobby Lee Says ‘Don’t Panic’
24.9.2021
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, published a Q&A to its website which said that Chinese citizens participating in virtual currency exchange offshore is “considered illegal financial activity.” The PBOC also reiterated comments it...
Chinese regulators unite forces to crack down on crypto
24.9.2021
The Chinese central bank sets up a “coordination mechanism” with state agencies to continue battling crypto
Crypto adoption is a ‘huge challenge,' says Chinese central bank exec
24.9.2021
PBoC maintains its anti-crypto stance despite local players experimenting with digital yuan-pegged stablecoins