China tests new phone-free DCEP e-RMB card for helping rural poor
As China presses its digital currency closer to launch, a Shanghai test reveals features aimed at the 700 million Chinese without mobile phones or the internet.
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Kelly Le
Kelly Le is an Assistant Producer at Forkast.News. Previously, she worked on the editorial team at SCMP covering stories from China, as well as People's Daily. She holds an M.A. from The University of Hong Kong's Journalism and Media Studies Centre.
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China’s OKEx crackdown is a warning shot to other crypto exchanges
Cryptocurrency exchanges flying flags of convenience is sure to annoy China’s regulators and may no longer be a viable business strategy.
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Macau is using blockchain to bring back tourists. Is Hong Kong next?
A blockchain-based health code system that can certify a visitor's Covid-free status has reopened travel between Macau and mainland China
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PwC’s ‘Time for Trust’ report misses mark on blockchain in China
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China pushes 50,000 people to spend DCEP right away, in biggest test yet of new digital currency
China advances its new e-RMB closer to launch after distributing to Shenzhen residents 10 million yuan in digital 'red packets' that will expire next week
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