Crypto in China

China has always been in the spotlight when it comes to cryptocurrencies, despite the country’s controversial legislation on the matter.Last year, President Xi Jinping urged for further investments in blockchain-based technology, causing Bitcoin to mark an increase upwards of 40% in less than 24 hours. Now, however, regulations seem to be tightening up, and this will cause some changes in the cryptocurrency landscape, according to Changpeng Zhao, CEO at Binance.Cryptocurrency Operators To...

While reviewing the upcoming distribution of digital assets left in Cryptopia storage, Judge David Gendall at the High Court in New Zealand classified Bitcoin and all cryptocurrencies as “properties.” The decision means that users of the exchange are allowed to receive the remaining funds.New Zealand Court: Bitcoin Is PropertyCryptopia was a New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange with a significant number of users. In January 2019, however, the platform suffered two back-to-back hacks. The...

Die Shanghai Gas Group ist ein Energieversorguns-Unternehmen und arbeitet gemäss aktueller Medienmitteilung weiter mit VeChain an der Entwicklung und der Einführung eines blockchain-geschalteten Energieprojekts zusammen. Die Zusammenarbeit dient dazu, die Geschäftsprozesse zu optimieren, die Betriebskosten zu senken, die Effizienz der Lieferketten zu verbessern und ein vertrauensvolles „Energie-als-Dienstleistungs“- Ökosystem aufzubauen. Als eine der führenden Kräfte für die...

An alliance consisting of Chinese government groups, banks, and technology companies will launch the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN) in April. The innovative platform will be among the first maintained by a central government. It will allow participants to operate on top of it, without having to design a new network from scratch.Blockchain-Based Service Network Comes In AprilAnnounced in the middle of October 2019, only a week before President Xi Jinping said China should invest more...

In the past seven days, bitcoin managed to add another 10% to its dollar-value as the price spiked from about $6,000 to its current point at $6,600. Yet, most of the time, it traded within a narrow range between $6,400 and $6,700. The overall volume has also declined, and, as such, the volatility decreased. If one thing is sure, though, is that Bitcoin doesn’t like to stay calm for long periods, and major action is likely underway.Most of the altcoins are following in Bitcoin’s lead and...

As Congress nears a deal on the economic stimulus package, the latest proposal has taken a crypto turn and is offering the notion of a potential digital dollar.Is a Digital Dollar Coming to the U.S.?Many countries, as of late, have brought up the idea of introducing a national digital currency for its citizens. China, for example, is arguably the biggest example, having divulged the secrets of its latest project in the digital yuan. The currency has stirred controversy among those who believe...

Despite the delay, the People’s Bank of China (PBC) is closer to launching its official digital currency. By working together with several large private companies, the nation’s central bank has finished the development process and is working on the proper legislation before the CBDC is released.China’s CBDC Is On Its WayAfter the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) was delayed indefinitely. However, as the country is portraying initial stages of recovering...

Klar, die Frage ist auf einem derartigen Blog etwas provokant. Aber berechtigt: TransferWise ist nämlich das nächste europäische Fintech, das mit Alipay kooperiert. Und da Bitcoin in einigen chinesischen Apps wie WeChat usw. zensiert wird, ist Transferwise eines der ganz wenigen grossen Unternehmen, dessen Netzwerk nun ab sofort bis nach China hinein reicht! Und zudem ist eine Transaktion mit Transferwise inetwa gleich günstig wie eine Bitcoin-Transaktion zu „Stosszeiten“. Wer...

In Japan bekommt man immer öfter zu hören, dass sie eine digitale Währung mit dem „digitalen Yen“ einführen wollen. Dieses Vorhaben wird vor allem durch die LDP-Partei vorangetrieben, wie Heise.de berichtet. Aufgrund der schon länger geplanten digitalen Version des Yuan in China, wird nun auch in Japan das Projekt für eine digitale Landeswährung unter Hochdruck umgesetzt. Der Start des digitalen Yuan,...

Bitcoin mining giant and competitor to Bitmain Canaan Inc. (aka Canaan Creative) is being sued by investors who claim that the company has violated several industry laws.Canaan Is Taking a Hard HitThe suit was filed in Oregon last Wednesday by investor Phillippe Lemieux, who believes the enterprise lied to shareholders following its recent initial public offering (IPO). Lemieux claims that the company presented false information about its financial well-being and about its status with the...