David Pan

David Pan was a news reporter at CoinDesk. He previously worked at Fund Intelligence, and interned at the Money Desk of USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. He does not hold investments in cryptocurrency.

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Just a Test: China Central Bank Confirms Digital Yuan Mobile App Trials

China’s central bank confirmed it will be testing a mobile app for the digital yuan in four cities, with a fifth in the works, and emphasized it’s a test.

The People’s Bank of China is set to launch internal tests for the digital yuan system in five cities. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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Another Bitcoin Mining Firm Warns COVID-19 Pandemic May Harm Its Business

Hut 8, one of the few publicly traded crypto mining firms, is concerned about coronavirus-related delays of new machine deliveries, its CEO said.

Mining rig. (Shutterstock)

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Riot Blockchain Moves Part of Bitcoin Mining Operation to Upstate New York

Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain has sent a portion of its newly acquired S17 Pro Antminers from an Oklahoma facility to upstate New York, tapping excess power in a colocation deal with Coinmint.

Coinmint, a crypto data center in upstate New York, is set to host a portion of new miners from Riot’s Oklahoma City facility. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Política

Inside China's Plan to Power Global Blockchain Adoption

China is about to launch its national blockchain platform, part of Beijing’s grand strategy to lead the digital transformation of the world economy.

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Finanças

Huobi Exchange Plots Return to US Crypto Market as Soon as This Month, Exec Says

Global crypto exchange Huobi could resume business in the U.S. as early as this month, five months after ceasing operations there, an executive said.

Huobi VP Ciara Sun says the crypto exchange wants U.S. investors to come back to a leaner,  more efficient operation. 

Image via Twitter

Política

China Will 'Undoubtedly' Pursue Digital Yuan, Central Bank Says

The People’s Bank of China has sent one of its strongest signals yet of a commitment to creating a digital national currency.

GETTING SERIOUS: “The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) will undoubtedly further its research and development of the national digital currency,” according to a summary of an annual meeting. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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SoftBank-Backed Fintech Firm Joins Chinese Conglomerate to Build Blockchain Platform

OneConnect, the fintech wing of Ping An Insurance Group, is building a logistics-tracking blockchain platform with the China Merchants Port Group.

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Chinese Financial Watchdog Warns of Manipulative Crypto Exchanges

A Chinese financial watchdog warned investors of rising risks in crypto investments as the global stock market continues to fluctuate.

Shanghai (asiastock/Shutterstock)

Finanças

Figure Technologies Securitizes $150M of Home Equity Loans on Blockchain

The deal may serve as a showcase for DLT’s benefits to Wall Street at a time when such use cases no longer generate the same buzz as five years ago.

house money

Mercados

Bitcoin's Plunge Was Foreshadowed by Miner Inventory Data

Bitcoin’s recent price drop has caught many investors off guard. However, a key metric showing worry among the miners gave a warning several weeks ago.

miners, crypto