China
A Chinese Bitcoin Tycoon and His Record-Breaking ICO
An initial coin offering led by noted bitcoin investor Li Xiaolai has set a record in China, but has also received criticisms.
China's Chief Justice Gets Blockchain Briefing in Trip to Guiyang Courts
China's chief justice and president of the Supreme People's Court was reportedly briefed on ongoing blockchain projects last week.
The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations
Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.
PBoC Advisor: Government Should Mandate ICO Disclosure Standards
Regulators must mandate a standard for information disclosure amidst the recent spate of ICOs, says an advisor to China's central bank.
ZhongAn Reveals Blockchain Product Details in Draft IPO Filing
China's first online-only insurer ZhongAn has filed for an initial public offering, revealing new details about its blockchain development.
China's Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute
The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.
China's Central Bank Vows to Push for Blockchain in Five-Year Plan
The People's Bank of China has indicated it intends to support the continued development of blockchain tech as part of a new strategic plan.
Blockchain Research Lab to Combat Financial Fraud in Shenzhen
A group of universities in China are teaming up to research blockchain technology and its potential impact on financial fraud.
Bank of China, Tencent to Trial Blockchain in New Research Effort
The Bank of China is partnering with Tencent, one of the country's biggest internet companies, to trial blockchain tech in financial applications.
Counting Chickens: Can Blockchain Restore Trust in China's Food Supply?
A new Chinese food-tracking initiative hints at the power of blockchain to improve society's deeper issues.
