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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?

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.

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.

South Korea’s virtual asset industry is expected to withstand major regulatory reconstruction

Amid China’s new clampdown, why is DeFi surging and the RMB-to-crypto market important? Sam Bankman-Fried analyzes what it all means and why FTX is leaving Hong Kong for a new home.

Huobi’s diversified businesses outside of China reached nearly 70% in terms of trading volumes, and have been on the rise, its co-founder tells Forkast.News.

India’s crypto industry will grow over 200% to reach $241M by 2030, a new study says.

How is China’s latest clampdown on crypto different from its previous bans — and how do authorities plan to catch the scofflaws? Henri Arslanian of PwC breaks it down.

Is China’s influence over Bitcoin and the global crypto market waning? Chinese exchanges get a thrashing as decentralized exchanges get happy on clampdown news.

China’s hardline stance against crypto is already rippling beyond its borders. A mainland crypto insider explains the global shakeup yet to come.

Around 35 virtual asset exchanges will vanish as of midnight Friday, as the country imposes new rules designed to protect consumers.

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fall after Beijing intensifies crackdown on crypto trading, mining.

China may be a small step closer to internationalizing the yuan, though its central bank says the e-CNY is now mostly tested for domestic use.

Until recently, most Southeast Asians had no internet. Now the region is abloom with blockchain innovation. How did they do it?

The country’s crypto industry has been turned upside down with stricter operating rules that take effect tomorrow.

The property market is increasingly expensive and out of reach for today’s younger generation. Digital land sales may hit home with some buyers.

Nirmala Sitharaman says ‘a futuristic thing can’t be shut out’ as the country considers crypto regulation, including a possible blanket ban.

As major banks distance themselves from crypto business, alternative trading methods like peer-to-peer transfers are gaining popularity among investors

Crypto investors and industry watchers are following closely the potential collapse of Chinese property giant Evergrande.

Upbit can operate as a virtual monopoly as it becomes the country’s first licensed business to handle cryptocurrencies.

Upbit passes Korea crypto race post meanwhile P2P transactions surge in India

A focus of China’s free trade and shipping, Shanghai will explore in pilot project cross border trading with offshore renminbi stablecoin.

Black Friday for Korean exchanges while E-CNY launch in final stretch

All but four platforms in South Korea obligated to announce the suspension of their services by today.

Most banks distance themselves from virtual asset platforms as the country’s central bank lobbies for a ban.

Digital yuan expected to undergo its first crucial international test despite concerns it can be used as a surveillance tool.

It’s hot on Bitcoin Beach and the Twitterverse, but the new legal tender doesn’t have uptake elsewhere in the Central American country.

Canaan reports record revenues meanwhile Korea says no to crypto tax delay

Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) soft launch is the first attempt to roll out the state-backed ‘internet for blockchain’ outside of the Chinese mainland.

Solana validators complete restart also Laos ends crypto ban

Top blockchain and crypto news: Walmart dispels Litecoin hoax. Cardano’s real work begins. Beijing bears down on NFTs.

FTX hit by hack rumor meanwhile Korea updates crypto death note

Financial authorities reveal an updated list of virtual asset platforms that have complied with new regulations.

A tourist spot in South China’s Hainan province to hand out digital yuan, while Shenzhen tests adoption for Hong Kong residents.

In the latest response to a growing interest in non-fungible tokens, Beijing Business Today faults an art marketplace.

CrossTower became the second international crypto exchange to enter the Indian market last week after Binance made its entry by acquiring WazirX in 2019.

The platform reports more users than WazirX and CoinDCX, and aims to make crypto trading as easy as ordering food online.

Why is Axie Infinity so popular, and what is the potential of play-to-earn gaming? Two venture capitalists share insights on Asia’s special place as GameFi’s hub.

Cardano smart contracts set for Sunday also CrossTower launches in India

The Sandbox, Animoca Brand’s subsidiary for decentralized virtual gaming, announces partnership with animation studio in Korea.

Design studio that makes hand-crafted statues for global brands such as Marvel, DC Comics and Hasbro plans to expand into new product categories, markets and NFTs.

At the risk of losing billions, crypto industry officials weigh options to oppose authorities.

Korea crypto damage assessed meanwhile Initium’s news based NFTs sell out