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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.

Токен Conflux вырос на 60% после того, как блокчейн интегрировал китайскую версию Instagram
Теперь 200 миллионов пользователей смогут отображать NFT-токены Conflux на своих страницах профилей в 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.

Китай запускает функцию смарт-контрактов на цифровом юане через приложение электронной коммерции Meituan
Благодаря смарт-контракту пользователи могут WIN часть ежедневного приза в размере 1312 долларов США за использование цифрового юаня.

Цифровой юань Китая впервые использовался для покупки ценных бумаг: отчет
На прошлой неделе страна также добавила в свое платежное приложение e-CNY функцию, которая позволяет пользователям совершать платежи офлайн.

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).

Китай впервые включил цифровой юань в данные о наличном обращении
Цифровой юань, e-CNY, составлял 0,13% наличных денег и резервов центрального банка.

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.
