Major Chinese cities, including Shenzhen, Jinan, and Lianyungang, have reportedly launched approximately 200 activities involving the digital yuan during the Spring Festival. The authorities aim to boost the asset’s adoption during one of the largest holidays in the country. China Continues With its CBDC Efforts According to recent coverage, the local government started digital yuan activities worth more than 180 million yuan ($26.5 million) in several cities to encourage...
Read More »Justin Sun Wants Tron (TRX) to Become Legal Tender in 5 Countries This Year
Tron’s Founder – Justin Sun – said one of his primary targets is to see TRX becoming an official payment method in five different countries by the end of 2023. He believes one of the nations to embrace the asset could be his homeland China. The ‘Ambitious Goal’ In a recent Twitter thread, Sun raised hopes the native token of the Tron blockchain – TRX – could be accepted as legal tender by “at least” five nations this year. He posted the flags of Dominica and Sint Maarten,...
Read More »What Is Happening With China and its Crypto Approach?
Last year’s industry-wide meltdown has haunted Asian firms as they cautiously plot their recovery. China was once a hotbed for crypto mining and trading. Even after announcing a blanket ban on all digital asset activities more than a year ago, there’s reason to believe that the country may make a comeback in the space. Tron founder Justin Sun, who has a history of hyping the industry, also said China could embrace the asset class, especially after the implementation of a tax...
Read More »US DOJ Issues International Cryptocurrency Enforcement Action
On Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice announced an international cryptocurrency enforcement action. The Department arrested the founder of Bitzlato – a Chinese crypto exchange involved in servicing financial criminals The DOJ broke the news on Wednesday, alongside representatives from the FBI, OFAC, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). OFAC administers the US sanctions regime, while FinCEN monitors suspicious activity among financial...
Read More »Bitcoin Study Claims Chinese Crypto Traders Are Price Gouging Korean Buyers, But They’re Not (Opinion)
There’s a crypto study out of South Korea recently of Chinese Bitcoin arbitrage traders and Korea’s “kimchi premium” on Bitcoin prices. Its characterization of the cross-border Bitcoin trade and recommendations miss some key economic foundations. A recently published crypto study by Incheon National University and the Bank of Korea is making the rounds. The authors found a strong correlation between the “kimchi premium” and international remittances to China. ‘Kimchi Premium’...
Read More »Chess Master Garry Kasparov Is a Big BTC Fan
Renowned chess master Garry Kasparov has always been a big supporter of and believer in bitcoin despite its price having fallen so much. Garry Kasparov Gives His Thoughts on BTC In a recent interview, Kasparov talked about how he believed that the fusion of charitable acts and current technology could potentially help bring about new policies for delivering human rights to victimized parties and for helping the fight for freedom. He said: You know, I don’t pretend to be...
Read More »Nepal Issues Yet Another Anti-Crypto Policy
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Read More »El Salvador Is in Debt Because of BTC; It’s Turning to China for Help
El Salvador has lost so much for buying bitcoin that it’s now engaging in a new free-trade plan with China, something that’s causing many analysts to worry. They believe El Salvador’s sovereignty will eventually be up for sale, which could put the Central American nation into an even darker place. How Much Trouble Is El Salvador in? El Salvador has lost money due to its love for bitcoin. The country was the first in the world to declare bitcoin legal tender, doing so in...
Read More »Erste Bitcoin- und Ethereum-ETFs in Hongkong
Erste ETFs auf Bitcoin und Ethereum in Hongkong. Ist das endlich der Durchbruch bei der Adoption von Bitcoin? Noch kurz bevor die ersten Bitcoin- und Ethereum-ETFs an der Hongkonger Börse notiert wurden – am 16. Dezember – sammelte der Vermögensverwalter CSOP Asset Management 79 Millionen US-Dollar ein an Investitionskapital für die neuen ETFs ein. Dies stellt einen Durchbruch für die Branche in einem vielversprechenden Markt dar – trotz der durch...
Read More »Study: The United Kingdom Dominates Europe’s Crypto Arena
In a surprising twist, a new study suggests that the United Kingdom is at the head of the crypto scene in Europe. The study – conducted by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis – says that the land of tea, crumpets, and top hats is number one when it comes to digital currency activity across the continent. The United Kingdom Is, Well, King! This is an odd situation given that the United Kingdom has not been the most crypto-friendly country. In fact, regulators have sought...
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