Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has made an undisclosed investment in Chinese media and data source Mars Finance.
Binance Makes Strategic Investment in Chinese Crypto Media Firm
Trump’s Trade War May Be Driving Chinese Investors to Bitcoin
As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin.
HSBC Targets China Trade With Yuan-Demoninated Blockchain Letter of Credit
HSBC has carried out the first blockchain-based letter of credit transaction denominated in Chinese yuan.
Why Tether Volume Surged to All-Time Highs in August
The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets.
Circle CEO: China’s Digital Currency Could “Bypass Western Banking System”
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire said China is setting the pace in the development of a digital currency equivalent of its fiat currency, the renminbi.
Bitcoin Miners Halt Operations as Rainstorm Triggers Mudslides in China
A severe rainstorm in China’s southwest has led to fatal mudslides, causing some local hydropower plants and bitcoin miners to halt operations.
Central Banks, Stablecoins and the Looming War of Currencies
A flood of competing stablecoins is coming to the global economy, setting the stage for what could be a climactic battle with the world’s biggest central banks.
China’s Central Bank ‘Close’ to Launching Official Digital Currency
An official at China’s central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.
Trump’s Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin’s Do-or-Die Moment
Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey.
Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table
Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today.
Web Search Data Indicates Soaring Interest for Facebook Libra in China
China has emerged as a perhaps surprising leader when it comes to public interest in Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project.
China Should Prepare Digital Yuan to Counter Facebook Libra: Ex-PBoC Chief
China should revamp its plan for a national digital currency in the face of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, says the central bank’s former head.
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
China’s central bank could hasten development of its digital yuan to counter the threat posed by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, an official says.
Walmart China Teams with VeChain, PwC on Blockchain Food Safety Platform
Walmart China has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed to address food safety concerns in the country.
Wanxiang City Partners with Blockchain Privacy Startup on Tracking Infrastructure
China will build a blockchain-managed live-work district in Hangzhou.
China’s Biggest Payment Firms Have No Plans to Follow Facebook into Crypto
WeChat parent Tencent and Alibaba’s payments arm Ant Financial have no plans to follow Facebook into crypto.
‘Hard Core Fund’ Collects 50 BTC to Support Bitcoin Developers
This bitcoin evangelist is bridging the gap between the Asian mining industry and global open source developers.
NEO Releases Detailed Financials Ahead of Cryptocurrency Relaunch
Many of the companies associated with NEO have proven to be a lucrative boon for token cofounders Erik Zhang and Da Hongfei.
China Authorities Probe Alleged Illegal Bitcoin Mining Sites at Hydro Plants
Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval.
Digital Renminbi: A Fiat Coin to Make M0 Great Again
Anonymous, cryptocurrencies could become more important in an environment where government money is closely controlled, says Dovey Wan.