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Conflux Token Spikes 60% After Integrating China’s Version of Instagram
Conflux, the native token of the layer 1 Conflux blockchain, soared by 60.25% on Thursday after it announced it had integrated Little Red Book, China's version of Instagram. Conflux received a $5 million research grant from Shanghai's government in 2021. "The Hash" hosts discuss the cultural contexts, lack of clarity and changes in China's policy towards digital assets.

US and Asia’s Approach to Crypto
While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.

Le jeton Conflux grimpe de 60 % grâce à l'intégration de la blockchain à la version chinoise d'Instagram
200 millions d'utilisateurs pourront désormais afficher les NFT Conflux sur leurs pages de profil Little Red Book.

Carbonbase CEO on the State of CBDC Use In China
Carbonbase CEO Max Song shares insights into how retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is being used inside China, among other things, to incentivize green action. Plus, he discusses challenges of a government CBDC.

Carbonbase CEO on Using Blockchain to Fight Climate Change
Carbonbase CEO Max Song discusses using blockchain to empower enterprises, individuals and communities to offset carbon emissions and create a more sustainable world. Plus, insights on China's potential pivot in the digital asset space.

La Chine lance une fonctionnalité de contrat intelligent sur le yuan numérique via l'application de commerce électronique Meituan
Grâce au contrat intelligent, les utilisateurs peuvent WIN une partie d'un prix quotidien de 1 312 $ en utilisant le yuan numérique.

Le yuan numérique chinois utilisé pour acheter des titres pour la première fois : rapport
La semaine dernière, le pays a également ajouté une fonction à son application de paiement e-CNY qui permet aux utilisateurs d'effectuer des paiements hors ligne.

China Includes Digital Yuan in Cash Circulation Data
The People’s Bank of China included the country's digital currency in calculations of the amount of currency in circulation in December for the first time, with e-CNY representing 0.13% of cash and reserves held by the central bank. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).

La Chine inclut pour la première fois le yuan numérique dans les données sur la circulation monétaire
Le yuan numérique, e-CNY, représentait 0,13 % des liquidités et des réserves détenues par la banque centrale.

China Is Launching a State-Backed NFT Marketplace: Report
China is launching its first state-backed non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, according to a report by the Chinese state media outlet China Daily. It's the latest sign of the country embracing a technology that has occupied a legal gray area. "The Hash" panel discusses China entering the NFT scene and what this means for the state of crypto.
