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Currency 'Cold War' Takes Center Stage at Pre-Davos Crypto Confab
Cryptocurrencies could be at the heart of a new Cold War, at least according to some investors at the Crypto Finance Conference in St. Moritz.
Mobile Phone Retailer Joins China's Blockchain Land Grab With US Company Investment
One of the largest smartphone retailers in China is stepping into the blockchain world by investing in U.S.-based startup Monsoon. Sources said the stake was sold at a nine-digit valuation.
China’s Central Bank: Here’s the Latest on the Digital Yuan
The People's Bank of China said several important processes in the development of the digital yuan were "almost complete."
ANALYSIS: The Global Game of Coins Heats Up
A new paper from the PBoC says the “top-level” design of its digital currency is complete while AMLD5 in Europe is causing crypto companies to flee.
Why China Is Banning Crypto but Is Bullish on Blockchain
"The bandit needs to be wiped out before the regular army gets in," says Flex Yang, co-founder and CEO of Babel Finance, speaking of China's uncertain crypto regulations.
Baidu Adds Service to Help Developers, Small Businesses Build Dapps
Chinese internet giant Baidu launched on Monday a blockchain-based service for developers and small and medium-sized businesses to build decentralized applications, or dapps.
Guangdong Blockchain Financing Platform Aims to Help Small Business
A new platform backed by Guangdong province aims to streamline the process for commercial banks to lend funds to small businesses with more detailed and reliable profiles provided by its blockchain network.
In Race for 2030 Currency Supremacy, the Dollar Is Its Own Worst Enemy
As the roaring '20s begin, the U.S. dollar looks as strong as ever. But signs of decline are on the horizon.
China May Soon Have Its First Blockchain Exchange-Traded Fund
China Securities Regulatory Commission has recently received an application for listing a blockchain-based exchange-traded fund.
Chinese Internet Giant Tencent to Launch Digital Currency Research Team
Tencent, the Chinese internet giant and owner of WeChat, is reportedly forming a team to explore possible new use cases for cryptocurrencies.
