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China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’
27.11.2020
Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-Asean Expo on Friday
China Should Take Part in Creating Regulatory Framework for Digital Currency, Xi Says
31.10.2020
China's president said the nation should proactively participate in setting the international framework
China Passes Law Protecting Cryptocurrency Inheritance
30.5.2020
China has passed the country’s long-awaited civil code which expands the scope of inheritance rights to include cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin. Inherited cryptocurrencies will be protected under the new law. Meanwhile, several Chinese courts have recently ruled that bitcoin and ethereum...
Digital Yuan to Fuel China’s Economic Reign – McDonald’s, Starbucks, Subway Test PBoC’s Cryptocurrency
24.4.2020
China’s economy is the second-largest in the world and economists believe the country may someday bring a new global order and end the Western hemisphere’s financial rule. In 2020, various reports show that China’s central bank will soon release a cryptocurrency that represents...
China Has Many Strategic Reasons To Invest in Blockchain
24.2.2020
From stopping double-lending in its credit industry to an escape from dollar hegemony, China has every reason in the world to invest in blockchain
China’s DCEP Unlikely to Impact Crypto Markets in the Long-term, eToro Analyst Says
17.2.2020
China is taking a great leap forward to develop a central bank digital currency, with more than 80 patents filed by the People’s Bank last week
33,000 Companies in China Claim to Use Blockchain Technology
6.1.2020
China now has more than 33,000 registered companies claiming to use blockchain technology in their businesses, according to the country’s Center for Information and Industry Development. The information was released at a recent blockchain conference hosted by a Chinese municipal government...
Regulatory Roundup: China Blockchain ETF, France New Crypto Rules, Tokens Like Money in Russia
31.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover Russia’s supreme court recognizing tokens as assets like money and property, France’s new crypto regulatory framework, and several industry developments in China, including a blockchain ETF filing. We also cover Japan’s world conference for decentralized...
4 Beijing Regulators Issue New Crypto Activity Warning
27.12.2019
Four financial regulators in China have jointly issued a fresh warning regarding crypto trading activities in Beijing. The notice explains the reason for the warning and lists prohibited crypto activities, which have reportedly been surging as companies ramp up their blockchain promotion. Also...
Market Update: Despite Uncertainty, BTC Longs Skyrocket
11.12.2019
Digital currency prices have slumped again as the entire crypto market capitalization has dropped below $200 billion. At press time, most of the top digital assets are down a few percentages after gathering some gains over the last few days. With multiple coins getting rejected after trying...
China Releases Year-End Crypto Rankings
10.12.2019
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its year-end crypto project rankings. Thirty-five projects were evaluated and ranked overall as well as in three separate categories. Bitcoin has risen in ranking while EOS remains China’s favorite. Also read: China...
How Will China Pursue Xi Jinping’s Blockchain Adoption Plan?
6.11.2019
As President Xi calls to boost blockchain innovation in the country, the Chinese government introduces regulatory bodies while anti-blockchain sentiment is banned. What else is being done to pursue the ambitious plan?
23 Central Banks Divulge Their Digital Currency Requirements
2.11.2019
Twenty-three leading central banks participated in an in-depth survey on their digital currency developments and requirements, including fungibility, convertibility, and availability. They also discussed the timeframe for issuing consumer-ready central bank digital currencies and divulged their...
China Ranks 35 Crypto Projects as President Xi Pushes Blockchain
29.10.2019
China has been on a roll with a series of crypto-related announcements. President Xi Jinping’s speech to accelerate the development of blockchain technology in China was followed by the passing of a cryptography bill. Meanwhile, China’s Center for Information and Industry Development...
China Wants Communist Party Members to Pledge Loyalty on Blockchain
28.10.2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping's party is taking his words about the blockchain to heart.
China Seizes the Blockchain Opportunity. How Should the US Respond?
28.10.2019
Mike J Casey unwraps the recent comments from Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent remarks related to blockchain
Market Update: Crypto Prices Hold Steady After Massive Bullish Spike
27.10.2019
Digital currency markets are coasting along after an enormous move on Friday of more than 20-40%. The entire cryptoconomy is hovering around $249 billion as it gained a whopping $30 billion very quickly this week. Crypto prices corrected a touch since the spike, but are still well above the lows...
President Xi Says China Should ‘Seize Opportunity’ to Adopt Blockchain
25.10.2019
In his first major comments on blockchain, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country should implement the technology across the economy