China
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.
2020 Vision: 7 Trends Bringing Blockchain Into Focus in the Year Ahead
As the blockchain industry moves from experimentation to implementation, futurist David Shrier is following these seven bellwethers.
Hong Kong Blockchain VC Hires Former NEO Exec to Launch Shanghai Office
Former NEO general manager Zhao Chen joins Hong Kong-based venture capital firm CMCC Global to lead blockchain equity investments in mainland China at a new Shanghai office.
The Productization of Bitcoin Maximalism
NLW discusses the rise in bitcoin only businesses and “blockchain not crypto” in China vs. “digital assets not blockchain” in US financial firms.
Blockchain Startup Conflux to Get Shanghai Government Funding for Research Institute
Shanghai will open a blockchain research center by the end of December with substantial investment, even as China’s government continues to crack down on crypto-related businesses.
Chainalysis Report on PlusToken 'Scammers' Blamed for Monday’s Crypto Selloff
As bitcoin and ether prices fell below technically significant levels, some traders are citing fear emanating from a report about the alleged PlusToken Ponzi scheme as the reason for the plunge
Chinese City Warns Investors: Crypto Isn't Blockchain
One Chinese city has a stern warning for investors: make sure you are not investing in crypto masquerading as blockchain.
Bitmain’s Miner Manufacturing Subsidiary Had $680K in Assets Frozen in a Contract Dispute
In the latest contract dispute to hit the firm, $680,000 belonging to a fully owned subsidiary of bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has been frozen by a Chinese court.
China's SEC May Soon Have a Crypto-Savvy Department Chief: Report
China's securities watchdog is reported to be hiring Yao Qian, the former head of the central bank's digital currency initiative, as the chief of its new tech regulation bureau.
