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Stock Trading App Removes Crypto Price Tracking After Debut
A new service for tracking cryptocurrency prices on a popular stock trading app has become unavailable, possibly due to regulatory rumblings.
China's President Endorses Blockchain as Economic 'Breakthrough'
Chinese president Xi Jinping acknowledged the potential of blockchain in a speech this week, endorsing the nascent tech for the first time.
Baidu's 'Wikipedia' Now Logs Revisions on a Blockchain
Chinese search giant Baidu has turned to blockchain technology in order to make its online encyclopedia more traceable and transparent.
Universities to Build Blockchain DAO for Affordable Education
A group of top-tier Chinese universities plans to build a distributed organization to make educational resources more accessible and affordable.
Ridesharing App Founder Wants to Build a Blockchain 'Uber'
Chen Weixing, founder of Chinese ride-hailing app Kuaidi Dache, is planning to build a blockchain-based application for ride-sharing.
China Poised to Form Blockchain Standards Committee This Year
China expects to form its national blockchain standards committee by the end of 2018, according to an IT ministry official.
Chinese Blockchain Event Draws Backlash Over Chairman Mao Stunt
Chinese crypto media firms are boycotting a blockchain event after the organizer used a Chairman Mao impersonator to fire up the audience.
Chinese Blockchain Complex Offers Startups Millions in Subsidies
A new blockchain industrial park in China aims to attract talented individuals and startups by offering millions of dollars-worth of subsidies.
Chinese City to Use Blockchain In Fight Against Tax Evasion
Tencent is working with a local tax authority on fintech solutions to tax issues, and already has a blockchain product for invoicing.
China's State Council Orders Faster Blockchain Development
China's State Council has ordered local authorities to speed up blockchain development amid a fintech shakeup.
