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.

China Court Rules Crypto Transactions ‘Illegal’; Violators Face 10 Years in Prison
China Court Rules Crypto Transactions ‘Illegal’; Violators Face 10 Years in Prison
February 24, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

China’s Supreme Court this week set penalties for violating recent prohibitions against engaging in cryptocurrency transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Hong Kong’s Virtual Banks Woo Customers With Cash Prizes, Numberless Credit Cards
Hong Kong’s Virtual Banks Woo Customers With Cash Prizes, Numberless Credit Cards
February 23, 2022  |  Digital Banking

Several virtual banks have been gaining advantage in Hong Kong by luring consumers to leave brick-and-mortar lenders, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 23)....

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China’s Zhejiang Province Hikes Electric Rates for Crypto Miners
China’s Zhejiang Province Hikes Electric Rates for Crypto Miners
February 23, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Chinese province of Zhejiang’s branch of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has said it will introduce punitive electricity prices for crypto miners,...

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Meituan Loses $26B in Value as Chinese Regulators Step In
Meituan Loses $26B in Value as Chinese Regulators Step In
February 20, 2022  |  Delivery

Meituan, the Chinese food delivery company, lost $26 billion in value as of Friday after regulators wanted to lower fees food platforms are charging restaurants,...

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EU ‘Obstacles’ Hobble Growth, European Industrialists Say
EU ‘Obstacles’ Hobble Growth, European Industrialists Say
February 20, 2022  |  International

The European single market is akin to an obstacle course, which has put several companies as also-rans as the U.S. takes the lead, Financial Times...

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China Warns About Frauds in the Metaverse
China Warns About Frauds in the Metaverse
February 20, 2022  |  Metaverse

The Chinese government has issued a notice against various frauds associated with the metaverse, Coinspeaker reported Friday (Feb. 18). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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EU Brings Legal Fight to WTO Over China’s Alleged Patent Infringement
EU Brings Legal Fight to WTO Over China’s Alleged Patent Infringement
February 18, 2022  |  Legal

The European Union (EU) brought accusations against China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday (Feb. 18), alleging Beijing stopped European tech firms from...

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$8T Metaverse Market Potential May Hinge on Regulation in China
$8T Metaverse Market Potential May Hinge on Regulation in China
February 14, 2022  |  Metaverse

The metaverse will replace the mobile internet with a more immersive experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
CBDC Weekly: EU Says Stablecoin Bill Coming in March, Digital Euro as Soon as 2025
February 11, 2022  |  CBDC

China’s digital yuan may be the largest central bank digital currency (CBDC), but a digital euro is coming. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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