Hyperledger green-lit a Beijing-based firm that serves the Chinese army to join its new certification program, as military blockchain use expands.
Chinese Army’s Blockchain Provider Approved for New Hyperledger Certification Program
China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculative Fever Returns
China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping’s praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector.
Fintech Arm of Chinese Insurance Giant Files for US IPO After Blockchain Push
OneConnect Financial Technology, the banking and blockchain arm of China’s largest insurance company, filed a prospectus with the SEC on Wednesday.
After Xi, China’s Central Bank Gives Blockchain Tech a Pump
The People’s Bank has said blockchain is a solution to trade finance asymmetries in the latest promotion of the tech in China.
After Painful 2018, Chinese Blockchain VCs Are Getting Back Into the Market
After the crypto market crash last year, Chinese venture capital firms are taking another look at blockchain.
Bitcoin Mining Power Sees Short-Term Drop as Rainy Season Ends in China
After sustained growth over the past three months, bitcoin’s mining power has dropped with a seasonal falloff in hydropower output in China.
Binance to Open Beijing Office Amid China’s Renewed Blockchain Push
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume is establishing a new outpost in China’s capital city.
Bitcoin Dissident Sees Dark Warnings in China’s Blockchain Push
Grave concerns about the evolution of blockchain technology from someone who lived in China and used bitcoin for its censorship-resistant value.
Chinese State-Owned Media Try to Dampen Market’s Crypto Enthusiasm
Chinese state-backed media are warning investors to remain rational amid a spike in interest in crypto companies.
FTX Launches Futures on Index of 8 China Cryptos Amid Xi Blockchain Pump
Derivatives exchange FTX has launched an index of eight popular Chinese cryptocurrencies, as well as futures offering exposure to the basket.
Chinese Official Warns Libra Could Abet Illegal Cross-Border Transfers
Libra must abide by international foreign exchange regulations to not enable illegal transfers or “it should be banned,” a senior Chinese regulator said Monday.
Chinese Central Bank Official Calls for Commercial Bank Blockchain Adoption
A Chinese central bank official has called on commercial banks to adopt blockchain technology in digital finance.
Sichuan Should Work to Remain Attractive to Crypto Mining: Policy Advisor
A former regulator in China has argued that Sichuan – a bitcoin mining hub – should study how to remain attractive to crypto-related business.
China Seizes the Blockchain Opportunity. How Should the US Respond?
Mike J Casey unwraps the recent comments from Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent remarks related to blockchain.
China’s Congress Passes Cryptography Law, Effective Jan. 1, 2020
While China still bans cryptocurrency trading, cryptography could be key to the country’s national push to be more competitive in the blockchain industry.
President Xi Says China Should ‘Seize Opportunity’ to Adopt Blockchain
In his first major comments on blockchain, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country should implement the technology across the economy.
Facebook’s Marcus Says China Wins with Digital Renminbi if U.S. Nixes Libra
David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities.
China Merchants Bank’s Latest Crypto Partnership Includes STO Investment
A security token offering for the Nervos Network could help a prominent Chinese bank tap into the DeFi ecosystem.
PBoC Denies Claims It Will Launch Digital Currency in November
China’s central bank has played down reports that it will issue its digital yuan in November through major banks and companies.
MicroBT Expects $400 Million in Q3 as Bitcoin Miner Sales Surge
The maker of WhatsMiner bitcoin miners says it expects to have delivered 200,000 devices by the end of the quarter.