China

Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service
A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.

Beijing City Regulator Calls For Blockchain Standards
A government official with Beijing's municipal government called for a "standard" approach to blockchain development in a speech last week.

Alibaba Turns to Blockchain in Fight Against Food Fraud
E-commerce giant Alibaba has teamed up with PwC to develop a system to fight food fraud using blockchain tech.

China, Blockchain & The Holy Grail of Marketplace Lending
A blockchain partnership spearheaded by Foxconn could have ripple effects for global supply chains and lending, CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues.

Report: Chinese Regulators Discuss Draft Rules With Bitcoin Exchanges
A new report indicates that Chinese regulators are in talks with bitcoin exchanges over potential AML and KYC rules.

Chinese Bank Union to Tackle Receipt Forgery With Blockchain
A blockchain research startup and eight local banks have teamed up to bring blockchain's benefits to China's receipts financing industry.

Foxconn Reveals Plan for Blockchain Supply Chain Domination
The giant tech manufacturer is now in the blockchain business, seeking to speed up financing for its many thousands of suppliers.

China's Bitcoin Exchange Freeze May Be Likely to Continue
China's bitcoin users may have to wait for the National People's Congress before services are restored at the country's major exchanges.

Chinese Exchanges to Resume Bitcoin Withdrawals Pending Regulator Approval
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have announced their intent to resume withdrawals in new statements issued today.

PBoC Official: China's Bitcoin Exchanges Need Strict Supervision
The People’s Bank of China should continue keeping a close eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, a senior central bank official said this week.

