25,000 Blockchain Firms in China Tried to Issue Cryptos, Senior Official Claims

Some 25,000 Chinese companies have tried to issue their own tokens over the past few years, a new report authored by five government agencies claims.

Chinese Central Bank Plans to Nip Young Crypto Businesses ‘In the Bud’

China's central bank has formally issued a new plan to crack down on crypto businesses.

In Wargaming Exercise, a Digital Yuan Neuters US Sanctions and North Korea Buys Nukes

What if China’s digital currency undermined U.S. dominance of global finance? Former top Washington officials gamed out the scenarios Tuesday night.

Chinese Army’s Blockchain Provider Approved for New Hyperledger Certification Program

Hyperledger green-lit a Beijing-based firm that serves the Chinese army to join its new certification program, as military blockchain use expands.

China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculative Fever Returns

China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector.

Fintech Arm of Chinese Insurance Giant Files for US IPO After Blockchain Push

OneConnect Financial Technology, the banking and blockchain arm of China's largest insurance company, filed a prospectus with the SEC on Wednesday.

China Central Bank Official: Digital Yuan Should Have ‘Controllable Anonymity’

China's proposed digital yuan should strike a balance between protecting privacy and regulatory enforcement, a central bank official said.

After Xi, China’s Central Bank Gives Blockchain Tech a Pump

The People's Bank has said blockchain is a solution to trade finance asymmetries in the latest promotion of the tech in China.

After Painful 2018, Chinese Blockchain VCs Are Getting Back Into the Market

After the crypto market crash last year, Chinese venture capital firms are taking another look at blockchain.