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NFT Art Craze Spreads to China

The exhibition titled “Virtual Niche—Have you ever seen memes in the mirror?” will run from March 26 until April 4 in Beijing before moving on to Shanghai.

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Weibo Suspends Huobi, Binance, OKEx Accounts After Bitcoin Surge

Chinese social media app Weibo suspended the official accounts of four major crypto exchanges: Huobi, Binance, OKEx and MXC.

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Bitmain Accused of Illegally Hiring Engineering Talent in Taiwan

Prosecutors claim more than 100 engineers were poached by the bitcoin mining company.

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BTC Markets in Beijing

Sino Global Capital Research Analyst Hans Xiang on crypto business development and bitcoin mining in China.

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Dapps Don't Care About Your Feelings

By testing the limits of what's permissible on Binance Smart Chain, anonymous developers are testing whether it's really a blockchain.

The 1989 Tiananmen Square protests are a sensitive topic in China today

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Wyoming Senator Says National Debt Is Debasing the Value of the US Dollar. Is Bitcoin the Solution?

Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is one of the biggest crypto supporters in the U.S. Senate. She discusses the federal government’s opportunity to harness bitcoin’s power as a store of value, how bitcoin can shed its association with crime and her mission to educate Congress about digital assets.

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CEOs of Coinbase, FTX and Binance Top Blockchain Billionaire's List

According to Hurun Report's 2020 ranking, there are 17 blockchain billionaires, 11 of whom were new additions in 2020.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

Policy

Digital Yuan Likely to Feature at China's 'Two Sessions' Meetings of Lawmakers: Report

The central bank digital currency is expected to be raised at China's biggest meetings of legislators later this week.

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Inner Mongolia to Shut Down Crypto Mining Industry: Report

The autonomous region has been under pressure to curb its energy consumption.

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From Tea to Baked Goods, Non-Crypto Chinese Firms Are Pivoting to Bitcoin Mining

Chinese companies that were never previously involved in crypto, including cookie companies and emergency supply providers, are jumping into crypto mining during the current bull market. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing trend.

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