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Who in the world should worry about China’s new crypto ban?
As Chinese authorities take aim at crypto violations outside mainland borders, Forkast.News asks lawyers in the know: Who is in China's line of fire?
Timmy Shen
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How China’s crypto clampdowns could reshape the rest of the world
Against the global tide of digital asset adoption, China’s harshest crypto ban yet heralds golden opportunities, writes Richard Byworth of EQONEX. Other governments should take note.
Richard Byworth
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Cabs in Chinese city Xi’an pilot digital RMB as fare
The Xi’an taxi industry and the Bank of Xi’an launched an e-CNY pilot program to accept e-CNY as fare, becoming the first city in China to accept digital renminbi as a taxi fare, a local newspaper reported. Fast facts Ten cabs selected as pilot vehicles have QR codes posted, and passengers can scan the QR […]
Ningwei Qin
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Unmade in China: Beijing’s crypto cold war turns hot
Top blockchain and cryptocurrency news: Beijing's crypto crusade comes to a head. Chinese mining caves in. Mr. Goxx reaps robust returns.
Forkast.News
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BeePool, Tiger Brokers among the latest to respond to China’s crypto ban
China’s stepped-up cryptocurrency ban continues to send shockwaves through the industry, as more crypto service providers are shutting their doors to users in China. BeePool and Tiger Brokers are among the latest to announce service suspensions. Fast facts China-based BeePool, the fourth-largest Ethereum mining pool in hashrate, said Tuesday that it has stopped registering new […]
Timmy Shen
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Advanced Blockchain Technologies
Ant Group and Tencent obtain the most blockchain patents in China: report
China saw a fivefold increase in blockchain patents last year despite the Covid-19 shutdown.
Timmy Shen
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Advanced Blockchain Technologies
China’s BSN to set up foundation in Singapore to fuel international expansion
China’s Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) — a public-private nationwide infrastructure project to spur mass adoption of blockchain technology — is moving a step closer to more international exposure, as the company behind it is working to register a foundation based in Singapore. Fast facts Red Date Technology, the company China tapped to manage its BSN, […]
Timmy Shen
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Regulation
How central banks are wielding blockchain in soft power competition
China’s crypto ban is part of a global battle over freedom and ideology, writes Michael B. Greenwald. How can the US lead the world in a different path?
Michael B. Greenwald
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Crypto mining players continue to flee China as latest ban kicks in
China’s earlier efforts to eradicate mining may not have been as effective as the government had hoped, but Friday's announcement is having an impact.
Timmy Shen
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Regulation
The curious timing behind China’s thunder and lightning at crypto
China assaulted crypto with a new ferocity just as Bitcoin options expired and Evergrande escaped death. Coincidence? Ben Caselin of AAX lays out the clues.
Ben Caselin
