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PBoC Says Digital Yuan Tests Focus on Small Transactions After Rumored Property Sale

The People's Bank of China has apparently played down rumors of a house sale settled with its in-the-works digital currency.

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A WeChat Ban Should Be the Moment for Decentralized Tech. But It’s Not.

President Trump’s threat to ban WeChat could disrupt the communication of millions of people. Decentralized technology is one solution, but will people really use it? Not necessarily, industry watchers say.

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Technologie

China to Launch Major Expansion of Digital Currency Trials

China is said to be planning additional testing of its digital yuan across a number of developed regions including Hong Kong.

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Technologie

Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

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Technologie

China’s Blockchain Infrastructure Launches Website for Global Devs

China's Blockchain-Based Service Network has launched an English-language website for international decentralized app developers.

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The Latest on the Global Economy's Most Contentious Relationship

China and the U.S. trade high-profile sanctions, but the real impact is showing up in banks and on the Hong Kong stock market.

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Technologie

China's Open Source Development Has Lessons for the US

While the U.S. complains about TikTok and Chinese IP theft, China is forging a new form of development based on open source networks.

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Chinese Ex-Banker Says Digital Currency Should Replace Fiat Money

A former vice president of the Bank of China has argued digital currency should replace fiat in the nation's financial systems.

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China Aims to Be the World’s Dominant Blockchain Power – With Help From Google, Amazon and Microsoft

China's BSN could be met with geopolitical resistance as it continues to extend its global reach.

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Police Arrest 27 Alleged Masterminds Behind $5.7B Plus Token Crypto Scam

Chinese police have arrested 27 leaders and 82 others suspected of operating the Ponzi scheme.

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