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Biden Administration Accuses Chinese Hackers of Conducting Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks
U.S. President Joe Biden is accusing the Chinese government of supporting cyberattacks, including ransomware, cryptojacking, digital extortion, and theft. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the allegations as the White House ramps up its anti-ransomware efforts. Plus, his take on the U.S. Presidential Advisory Group's meeting on stablecoins Monday.
E-CNY White Paper Released, Malaysia Steamrolls Mining Rigs
China releases white paper on E-CNY. Bitcoin mining difficulty falls for the fourth time in a row. Malaysian police steamroll seized crypto mining rigs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
South China Morning Post to Mint Historical Records as NFTs
The SCMP introduced its ARTIFACT standard for recording historical accounts and assets on the blockchain as NFTs.
China Releases First Carbon Offset on Ant Group Blockchain: Report
Tianjin, known for its heavy industry and oil refineries, issued China's first blockchain-based carbon offset, as the country builds up its national carbon trading platform.
Alibaba’s E-Commerce Website Taobao to Include NFT Arts in Its Maker Festival
NEAR Protocol is working with Web3Games and Chinese artist Heshan Huang to sell NFT-based “real estate.”
Tether Hasn’t Printed New USDT in Weeks: 3 Possible Explanations
Here are three reasons why the stablecoin's tremendous growth has screeched to a halt.
Bitcoin Interest Declines, Rolling Stone Gets Into NFTs
China clampdown hits crypto media aggregator. Bitcoin interest declines. Rolling Stone magazine gets into NFTs. More on these stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Digital Yuan Used in $5B of Transactions, Says China's Central Bank
The PBOC also said the central bank digital currency will be compatible with smart contracts.
Chinese Crypto News App CoinWorld Is Closing
CoinWorld said it is shutting down its operations effective immediately.
China's Bitcoin Mining Share Was in Decline Even Before Crackdown
China's share of mining slid to 46% in April 2021 from 75% in September 2019.
