The American-led global order has been unraveling for 30 years, and COVID-19 may be the blow that changes it once and for all.
How Bitcoin’s Price Slump Is Changing the Geography of Mining
Although China remains the leading region for bitcoin mining, the coronavirus downturn is changing the picture in other geographies.
While Some Hoard Dollar Bills, Others Envision Germy Cash’s Quick Demise
Is a cash-based society sustainable in a pandemic? Hoarders say yes. Health experts say maybe. Visionaries say no: It’s a moment for systemic change.
Baidu Employee Jailed for Mining Crypto on 200 Company Servers
The search engine developer downloaded monero mining scripts onto 200 of Baidu’s servers.
China Injects $4.7M into Central Bank’s Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
Thirty-eight banks have started using the platform since it entered the test phase in September 2018.
How an Open Blockchain Project Scored a Rare Endorsement From China
Beijing-based Conflux has achieved a rare feat: winning official Chinese government support for a public, permissionless blockchain. Here’s how.
The View From China: Crypto, Crisis and Digital Currencies Feat. Matthew Graham
Sino Global Capital’s Matthew Graham joins for a discussion of crypto, coronavirus and enterprise blockchain in China.
Chinese Crypto and Blockchain Firms Grapple With Coronavirus Outbreak
The outbreak has complicated tech upgrades, product development, logistics and business travel at crypto exchanges and other blockchain firms in China.
China Has Many Strategic Reasons To Invest in Blockchain
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
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.
Chinese Blockchain Startup Hires VC Exec to Lead North American Expansion
Beijing-based blockchain startup Conflux has hired the former head of crypto at VC firm Outlier Ventures to lead a North American expansion.
Coronavirus Checks China’s Blockchain Ambitions
As long as the Coronavirus keeps everyone indoors, China’s big, bold blockchain ambitions are on hold.
Prof. Michael Sung Talks About the Rise of the Digital Yuan
The story of the digital Yuan is more complex than we knew and Professor Michael Sung explains why.
Ex-PBoC Governor Urges China to Join Global Conversation on Libra
A former senior official with the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) believes the nation should join a global conversation about regulating stablecoins, with a particular focus on the Libra stablecoin.
How Coronavirus Outbreak in China Could Weigh on Crypto Prices
The coronavirus outbreak in China could curb flows into crypto assets from investors and dampen the recent rally in the global market, industry pros say.
How Was It Possible for Bitmain to Oust Its Largest Shareholder Overnight?
Corporate documents reveal new details about the ouster of Bitmain co-founder Ketuan “Micree” Zhan.
Currency ‘Cold War’ Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab
Cryptocurrencies could be at the heart of a new Cold War, at least according to some investors at the Crypto Finance Conference in St. Moritz.
Mobile Phone Retailer Joins China’s Blockchain Land Grab With US Startup Investment
One of the largest smartphone retailers in China is stepping into the blockchain world by investing in U.S.-based startup Monsoon, valuing the firm at over $100M, sources said.
Mobile Phone Retailer Joins China’s Blockchain Land Grab With US Startup Investment
One of the largest smartphone retailers in China is stepping into the blockchain world by investing in U.S.-based startup Monsoon, valuing the firm at over $100M, sources said.
China’s Central Bank: Here’s the Latest on the Digital Yuan
China’s central bank said several “top-level” processes in developing a digital yuan are “almost complete.