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China's State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China's government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.
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$600 Fraud? Fake ICO White Papers Are Drawing Scrutiny
A report from China's Beijing News says copywriters in China are offering to fabricate ICO white papers for a fee.
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Chinese Boy Band Ensnared By Fan ICO Controversy
Self-proclaimed fans of popular Chinese boy band TFBoys have built a controversial initial coin offering (ICO) around their idols.
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China's State Media Takes Aim at Crypto Trading, ICOs
China's state-owned news agency is taking aim at over-the-counter and crypto-to-crypto trading that still remains active in the country.
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China Fintech Watchdog to Step Up ICO Oversight
China's National Internet Finance Association said it will normalize efforts in overseeing ICOs in its 2018 agenda.
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Ripple Blockchain Network Adds China Payments Provider
China-based payment service LianLian has said it will use Ripple's xCurrent blockchain solution for cross-border transactions.
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Report: China Cutting Access to Overseas Crypto Trading
Chinese regulators are stepping up a crackdown that began last year on websites for cryptocurrency trading and investing, according to local reports.
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Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO
China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.
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China's Cheetah Mobile Launches Cryptocurrency Wallet
Chinese mobile app company Cheetah Mobile has released an Android-based digital wallet for ethereum and bitcoin.
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Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says
Samsung is manufacturing bitcoin mining chips in partnership with an unidentified Chinese firm, according to an Asian news report.
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