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China

Markets

Evergrande and China’s Looming Risk to Tether

Tether says it doesn’t hold short-term debt from the struggling developer. But that doesn’t mean tether holders aren’t at risk.

Evergrande Real Estate Group founder and Chairman Hui Ka Yan in March 2014. He's likely a bit less bouyant today - Evergrande is on the verge of default. (Getty)

Finance

Shanghai to Test Offshore Yuan Stablecoin on the Conflux Blockchain

China is using restricted-access blockchains in many industries, but the government use of a decentralized chain is rare.

Shanghai skyline (Freeman Zhou/Unsplash)

Finance

Mining Rig Maker Canaan’s Stock Falls 11% on Disappointing Outlook

Analysts are wary as management notes challenges in the industry.

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Policy

China Stepping Up Campaign Against Hidden Crypto Miners: Report

Inspections are being carried out across several Chinese provinces in colleges and research institutions.

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Videos

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Appear Before Senate Banking Committee on Regulating Crypto

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses what to expect from Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler is scheduled to testify regarding the SEC’s role in crypto regulation. Plus, reactions to Gensler suggesting the SEC could ban certain Chinese companies from trading in the U.S.

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Videos

FTX Hit by Hack Rumor, Korea Updates Crypto Death Note

FTX, Animoca Brands and Litecoin hit by fake news and scams. Korea issues updated crypto exchange death note. China NFT backlash grows. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Policy

Chinese Financial Commentator Fired Over Crypto Comments: Report

Prominent voices have increasingly become the target of China’s crackdown on crypto.

Shanghai skyline (Freeman Zhou/Unsplash)

Policy

China’s Hebei Province Launches Crypto Mining and Trading Crackdown

The northern Chinese province will be regularly monitoring IT systems for crypto mining activity.

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Policy

Laos Authorizes Six Companies to Start Crypto Mining

The southeast Asian country banned crypto trading in 2018.

The Mekong River in Laos's Pak Beng village. (Parker Hilton/Unsplash)

Videos

E-CNY Problems to Be Solved, China Sees Warning Over NFT Hype

People’s Bank of China outlines e-CNY problems to be solved. China opinion piece voices warning over NFT hype. Solana competitors on the rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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