Giving up full decentralization could solve many of blockchain’s existing problems, says Yao Qian, research director at China’s central bank.
China’s Central Bank Eyes Crypto as Possible Yuan Risk
The People’s Bank of China says cryptocurrencies will be a top priority for the agency this year, in an effort to protect the national currency.
State Digital Currency Still On Agenda, Says China Blockchain Research Lead
China is still in the process of developing a state digital currency, the chief of a government-funded blockchain research center has said.
PBoC Chief Won’t Rule Out Distributed Ledger for New State Currency
PBoC chairman Zhou Xiaochuan said the central bank will one day have a digital currency, though several requirements must be met first.
OKCoin CEO Hints at China Cooperation In Leaked Chat
Star Xu, the founder of Chinese crypto exchange OKCoin, is sparking controversy with remarks his firm may be open to working with the government.
PBoC Governor Blasts ‘Explosive’ Cryptocurrency Speculation
PBoC’s governor Zhou Xiaochuan takes aim at cryptocurrency speculation in a press conference on Friday.
PBoC’s Yao: Chinese Digital Currency Should Be Crypto-Inspired
Yao Qian, digital currency research director at PBoC thinks a central bank digital currency should incorporate some features of cryptocurrency.
What Ban? China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving
Months after China’s government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.
Bitcoin Price Drops 10% as Chinese Exchanges Stop Bank Deposits
Bitcoin prices sank under $403 after several Chinese exchanges made public announcements on their sites.