China
Chinese Arbitrator Builds Online Ruling System on a Blockchain
An arbitration committee in China has launched an online ruling system utilizing a distributed network for sharing evidence in legal disputes.
Chinese Banking Giant Issues $1.3 Billion in Securities on a Blockchain
A state-owned commercial bank in China has completed the issuance of mortgage-backed securities worth $1.3 billion using a blockchain network.
Bitmain By the Numbers: An Inside Look at a Bitcoin Mining Empire
For the first time, the crypto community is getting a close look at Bitmain's financials.
$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Founders Plan Japanese Yen Stablecoin
Founding partners of the $1 billion blockchain fund backed by a Chinese city government are planning to roll out a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
OKCoin's Star Xu Questioned as Police Investigate Bitcoin Futures Allegations
OKCoin's founder Star Xu wasn't arrested, but was assisting police in Shanghai over a bitcoin futures dispute, reports clarify.
Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain to Boost Trust In Charities
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country's charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations.
WeChat Now Censoring Bitmain and Crypto Price Prediction Accounts
WeChat has just blocked an official sales channel for Bitmain miners, along with several accounts that analyse the crypto markets.
China's Supreme Court Recognizes Blockchain Evidence as Legally Binding
Blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes in China, according to a ruling from the country's Supreme Court.
Chinese City Is Using Blockchain to Track Convicts on Parole
Convicts on parole in the southern Chinese city of Zhongshan can now find themselves being tracked over a blockchain network.
PBoC's Digital Currency Lab Launches New Research Center
The Digital Currency Research Lab within China's central bank is expanding to Nanjing to enable wider deployment of blockchain and other fintech.
