china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

Tencent Partners For ‘Smart Retail’

Tencent Partners For ‘Smart Retail’
Tencent Partners For ‘Smart Retail’
May 31, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Chinese real estate giant Dalian Wanda Group is creating a joint venture with Tencent, one of China’s biggest technology companies and the former local...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
Bitcoin Daily: Bank Hackers Demand $1M in XRP, South Korea Confiscates $1.4M Bitcoins
May 31, 2018  |  Bitcoin

Investors who thought they would get stock in a blockchain project were bilked out of approximately 300 million yuan – or nearly $47 million – through...

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China’s President Sees Blockchain Bringing ‘Breakthrough’ Applications
China’s President Sees Blockchain Bringing ‘Breakthrough’ Applications
May 30, 2018  |  Blockchain

The President of China Xi Jinping said this week that blockchain technology will enable “breakthrough” applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
$150B Valuation Makes Ant Financial World’s Largest Unicorn, Ahead Of Possible IPO
May 29, 2018  |  Investments

Ahead of an expected initial public offering (IPO), Alibaba’s investment arm Ant Financial has secured $10 billion in funding from global and local investors, and...

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QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
QR Codes Are Gaining A Brighter Profile
May 29, 2018  |  Digital Payments

The QR Code has been enjoying some love and attention over the past few weeks, though the prospects for the digital payment tool remain relatively...

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American Brands Are Bullish On Retail Expansion In China
American Brands Are Bullish On Retail Expansion In China
May 29, 2018  |  Retail

American retailers are heading east: They’re opening the doors to brick-and-mortar stores in China, while listing on China’s dueling marketplaces — Tencent and JD.com. Walmart,...

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Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
Blockchain-based Uber App Planned By Kuaidi Dache CEO
May 29, 2018  |  Blockchain

Chen Weixing, Founder of Chinese ride-hailing app Kuaidi Dache and CEO of app developer Funcity, is gearing up to create a ridesharing service using blockchain technology....

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Jumio: Interoperability Is Global IDV’s Biggest Challenge
Jumio: Interoperability Is Global IDV’s Biggest Challenge
May 29, 2018  |  Authentication

When the internet debuted to the public, no one could have foreseen how important identity would become over the next few decades. Perhaps, if they...

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WhatsApp Speeds Up Indian Payments Expansion
WhatsApp Speeds Up Indian Payments Expansion
May 29, 2018  |  South Asia

Payments via Facebook‘s WhatsApp are on the very brink of launching, according to recent reports. As early as next week, pay via WhatsApp might be...

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