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.
Currency ‘Cold War’ Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab
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.
ANALYSIS: The Global Game of Coins Heats Up
New paper from the PBoC says that “top-level” design of its digital currency is complete while AMLD5 in Europe is causing crypto companies to flee.
Why China Is Banning Crypto But Is Bullish on Blockchain
“The bandit needs to be wiped out before the regular army gets in,” says Flex Yang, co-founder and CEO of Babel Finance, speaking of China’s uncertain crypto regulations.
Baidu Adds Service to Help Developers, Small Businesses Build Dapps
Chinese internet giant Baidu launched on Monday a blockchain-based service for developers and small and medium-sized businesses to build decentralized applications, or dapps.
Guangdong Blockchain Financing Platform Aims to Help Small Business
A new platform backed by Guangdong province aims to streamline the process for commercial banks to lend funds to small businesses with more detailed and reliable profiles provided by its blockchain network.
Guangdong Blockchain Financing Platform Aims to Help Small Business
A new platform backed by Guangdong province aims to streamline the process for commercial banks to lend funds to small businesses with more detailed and reliable profiles provided by its blockchain network.
In Race for 2030 Currency Supremacy, the Dollar Is Its Own Worst Enemy
As the roaring ’20s begin, the U.S. dollar looks as strong as ever. But signs of decline are on the horizon.
China May Soon Have Its First Blockchain Exchange-Traded Fund
China Securities Regulatory Commission has recently received an application for listing a blockchain-based exchange-traded fund.
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent to Launch Digital Currency Research Team
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant and owner of WeChat, is reportedly forming a team to explore possible new use cases for cryptocurrencies.
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers.
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers.
Hong Kong Blockchain VC Hires Former NEO Exec to Launch Shanghai Office
Former NEO general manager Zhao Chen joins Hong Kong-based venture capital firm CMCC Global to lead blockchain equity investments in mainland China at a new Shanghai office.
The Productization of Bitcoin Maximalism
NLW discusses the rise in bitcoin only businesses and “blockchain not crypto” in China vs. “digital assets not blockchain” in US financial firms.
Blockchain Startup Conflux to Get Shanghai Government Funding for Research Institute
Shanghai will open a blockchain incubation center by the end of December with substantial investment, even as China’s government continues to crack down on crypto-related businesses.
Chinese City Warns Investors: Crypto Isn’t Blockchain
One Chinese city has a stern warning for investors: make sure you are not investing in crypto masquerading as blockchain.
Bitmain’s Miner Manufacturing Subsidiary Had $680k in Assets Frozen in a Contract Dispute
In the latest contract dispute to hit the firm, $680,000 belonging to a fully owned subsidiary of bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has been frozen by a Chinese court.
China’s SEC May Soon Have a Crypto-Savvy Department Chief: Report
China’s securities watchdog is reported to be hiring Yao Qian, the former head of the central bank’s digital currency initiative, as the chief of its new tech regulation bureau.