China
Yunbi Bitcoin Exchange Latest to Close in China Crackdown
China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.
Market Turmoil Pushes Cryptocurrency Market Cap Below $100 Billion
Cryptocurrency markets are down today following new developments out of China's bitcoin exchange ecosystem.
China's Bitcoin Exchanges Receive Shutdown Orders and Closure Timeline
A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.
Chinese Bitcoin Exchange ViaBTC to Close Amid Regulatory Crackdown
Chinese bitcoin exchange ViaBTC has announced it will be closing its website at the end of September – the second exchange in as many days to do so.
BTCC to Cease China Trading as Media Warns Closures Could Continue
China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.
Bitcoin Exchanges Lack Legal Foundation, China Internet Finance Association Says
A self-regulatory body in China focused on online finance has issued a new warning on bitcoin exchange risks.
Bitcoin OTC Service Suspends Trading Citing China Pressure
China-based BitKan has announced it will freeze over-the-counter trading on its cryptocurrency service, citing pressure from local regulators.
China's ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary
China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.
Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban
A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.
WSJ, Bloomberg Latest to Claim Bitcoin Exchange Crackdown in China
New media reports are coming out in support of the idea China may soon take action to shut down domestic bitcoin exchange platforms.
