China
China's Communist Party Publishes Blockchain Tech 101
China's Communist Party is moving to make blockchain literacy the norm with the publication of a guide book for officials and members.
Crypto Unicorn Bitmain Weighs $18 Billion IPO, One of World's Largest
Bitmain is going public in China. The IPO might make it one of the most valuable startups, cryptocurrency or not, to ever debut on the public markets.
Court Sides With Crypto Exchange Despite Allegation It Violated China Ban
A Chinese cryptocurrency trader who was sent bitcoin in error must repay an exchange even if it broke domestic rules, a Beijing court has ruled.
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.
Banking Giant Trials Blockchain for Issuance of Land-Backed Loans
One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth $300,000 using a blockchain system.
Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets' Blockchain Startup
A public blockchain project founded by former members of Alibaba's blockchain arm has raised over $20 million in a combined token and equity sale.
A Solution to China's Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away
Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal – or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?
$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out
A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.
BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications
BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.
