China
Multicoin Capital Hires Principal in Asia as Crypto VCs Look East
Mable Jiang, formerly of Nirvana Capital, will spearhead the venture firm's hunt for new deals in Asia.
Huobi Says It's Joining a Chinese Government-Led Blockchain Alliance
Huobi China has joined a blockchain consortium backed by a powerful state-sponsored entity.
Little-Known Crypto Exchange With Ties to a Shanghai Firm Halts Services, Says CEO 'Missing'
IDAX says its unnamed "global CEO has gone missing" and asked customers to stop using its services.
Crypto Market's Overreaction to Xi's Blockchain Remark Prompts Tougher Crackdown
The market’s overreaction to President Xi’s praise of blockchain technology has prompted another crackdown, dashing hopes for a crypto-friendly China.
25,000 Blockchain Firms in China Tried to Issue Cryptos, Senior Official Claims
Some 25,000 Chinese companies have tried to issue their own tokens over the past few years, a new report authored by five government agencies claims.
Chinese Central Bank Plans to Nip Young Crypto Businesses 'In the Bud'
China's central bank has formally issued a new plan to crack down on crypto businesses.
In Wargaming Exercise, a Digital Yuan Neuters US Sanctions and North Korea Buys Nukes
What if China’s digital currency undermined U.S. dominance of global finance? Former top Washington officials gamed out the scenarios Tuesday night.
Chinese Army's Blockchain Provider Approved for New Hyperledger Certification Program
Hyperledger green-lit a Beijing-based firm that serves the Chinese army to join its new certification program, as military blockchain use expands.
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.
