China
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China's Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.

Bank Regulator Proposes Chinese Crypto License In Research Paper
A research paper from China's banking regulator suggests the country should let ICOs operate legally under a financial regulatory framework.

PBoC Filings Reveal Big Picture for Planned Digital Currency
The continuing efforts by China's central bank to build a fully-featured digital currency product are revealed in its many patent filings.

China's Crypto Ratings Index Puts EOS in Top Slot, Drops Bitcoin
China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.

Another Bitcoin Miner Maker Is Seeking to Go Public in Hong Kong
Ebang, one of the largest bitcoin mining chip makers from China, has filed for an initial public offering with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Chinese Police Arrest Crypto Miner for Power Theft
Chinese police have arrested a suspect on charges of alleged power theft, seizing 200 bitcoin and ethereum mining computers in the process.

Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner to Fight Blockchain Crime
Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.

Cheetah's New App Lets Crypto Investors Track Portfolios on the Go
Beijing-based app developer Cheetah Mobile is releasing an app that lets investors monitor cryptocurrency portfolios over multiple platforms.

National Chinese Science Academy Launches Blockchain Lab
China's federal science institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is eyeing blockchain technology, the school announced this week.

New Patent Eyes Blockchain Timestamping for Property Contracts
A major real estate brokerage in China is exploring how to provide definitive proof of a contract's time of signature using blockchain tech.

