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China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products
China’s central bank will certify a list of fintech product types that are widely used for digital payment and blockchain services with its verification system.
Ex-Official Trolls Libra, Says China Likely to Issue Digital Currency First
China's central bank could be the first to issue its own national digital currency, a former official said, while contending that Libra was doomed.
From Banking Giants to Tech Darlings, China Reveals Over 500 Enterprise Blockchain Projects
As President Xi called on China to seize blockchain opportunities, industry heavyweights are already leading hundreds of enterprise projects.
China's Congress Passes Cryptography Law, Effective Jan. 1, 2020
While China still bans cryptocurrency trading, cryptography could be key to the country’s national push to be more competitive in the blockchain industry.
Tencent Says Libra Would Pose Serious Threat to Alipay, WeChat Pay
Chinese internet giant and parent of WeChat, Tencent said Libra would pose serious risks to current digital payment systems in the country.
PeerNova Validates Shift to Enterprise Blockchain With $31 Million Funding
Blockchain startup PeerNova has received $31 million through a Series B round, bringing the company’s total fundraising to $74 million.
Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF
The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.
Facebook's Marcus Says China Wins With Digital Renminbi if US Nixes Libra
David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities.
HTC's Latest Blockchain Phone Can Run a Full Bitcoin Node
The Taiwanese electronics giant has launched the Exodus 1s phone with a built-in hardware wallet and the ability to support a bitcoin node.
Fidelity Digital Assets' Testing Opens to More Qualified Investors
Fidelity Digital Asset Services is rolling out its custody and trading platform to more qualified clients.
