China
PBoC-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Enters Test Phase
A blockchain trade finance platform spearheaded by the People's Bank of China has entered the testing phase ahead of an official roll-out.
Chinese Tech Hub Follows Beijing With Ban on Crypto Promotion
A special economic zone in Guangzhou is following the lead of Beijing's financial district in banning activities that promote cryptocurrencies.
China Now Has a Way for the Public to Report Illegal Token Sales
A Chinese self-regulatory association is working to assist government agencies in cracking down on illegal token sales with a new reporting option.
WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms
WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.
China Seeks to Block Access to 124 Foreign Crypto Exchanges
Days after shutting down several crypto media accounts on WeChat, Chinese regulators are seeking to block access to 124 overseas crypto exchanges.
Venues Banned from Hosting Crypto Events in Beijing's Finance District
Commercial properties in downtown Beijing have been ordered not to provide venues for events that promote cryptocurrency.
Crypto Media Banned From WeChat In Sudden Online Sweep
Blockchain and cryptocurrency media accounts in China have been banned on WeChat, the messenger app owned by Tencent.
Blockchain Firm to Raise $24 Billion for Electric Bus Upgrades in China
A blockchain and AI technology firm has scored a major deal to help provide the financing as China upgrades its buses to run on electricity.
What It's Like to Be a Woman In China's Get-Rich-Quick Crypto Culture
My experience as a Chinese woman in crypto has taught me that we need to be twice as strong and grounded to compete with our male counterparts.
Y Combinator's New China Chief Is Bullish on Blockchain
Lu Qi, the head of Y Combinator's new China division, believes blockchain has great potential for entrepreneurship in the long run.
