Chinese Government Launching National Blockchain Innovation Center

The Chinese government is setting up a national blockchain innovation center in Beijing to focus on industrial applications and major use cases of blockchain technology, particularly those related to the Chinese economy. China Establishing New Blockchain Center China’s Ministry of Science and Technology has approved the establishment of a blockchain research center called the National … Read more

Chinese Economist Urges Government to Reconsider Crypto Ban — Warns of Missed Tech Opportunities

An economics professor and former adviser to the People’s Bank of China has urged the Chinese government to reconsider its ban on cryptocurrencies. He warned that banning crypto activities could result in missed opportunities that are “very valuable” to regulated financial systems. Chinese Economist Warns of Missed Opportunities Due to Crypto Ban A former adviser … Read more

China Drafts Law to Legalize Digital Yuan, Outlawing Competitors

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has drafted a law to legalize the digital yuan and outlaw digital currencies issued by anyone else competing with it. Meanwhile, the central bank has been cracking down on gambling sites that use the stablecoin tether. China Drafts Law to Recognize Digital Yuan The People’s Bank … Read more

China’s Digital Currency Has Been Used in 3 Million Transactions Worth Over a Billion Yuan So Far

China’s central bank digital currency has been used in 3.13 million transactions worth about 1.1 billion yuan ($162 million) so far, the People’s Bank of China’s deputy governor has reportedly revealed. In addition, more than 122,000 digital wallets have been created. ‘Positive Progress’ of Digital Yuan Pilot The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been … Read more

Major Chinese Bank Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Wallet Briefly

One of China’s biggest banks recently opened up registration for wallets using the country’s central bank-backed digital currency. There are four levels of the wallet, according to reports. However, the bank took the offer down a few hours later. China’s Digital Currency Wallet Launch China Construction Bank (CCB), one of the country’s largest state-owned banks, … Read more

China Testing Digital Currency in Major Cities, Including Beijing and Hong Kong

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the pilot run of the country’s central bank-backed digital currency in major cities, including Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau. It will also be tested during the 2022 Winter Olympics games in Beijing, the ministry said. China Announces Testing of Central Bank-Backed Digital Currency in Major Cities China’s Ministry of … Read more

Chinese Court Rules Bitcoin Is Asset Protected by Law

A court in Shanghai, China, has reportedly ruled that bitcoin is an asset protected by Chinese law in a case that has dragged on for years. The case involves a theft of two different cryptocurrencies, one being bitcoin, from an American. The defendants argued that bitcoin was not recognized under Chinese law; the court disagreed, … Read more

China Is Drafting Laws for the Circulation of National Digital Currency

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, China’s central bank has reportedly completed the basic development of the nation’s central bank digital currency. The central bank is now drafting legislation for its circulation, according to local media. A number of patents have revealed what the digital yuan will be like. Also read: 2x Bitcoin — Wanna Double Your … Read more