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.

Today In Payments: China’s Tech Regs Focus On Data; ID Fraud Delays US Tax Refunds
Today In Payments: China’s Tech Regs Focus On Data; ID Fraud Delays US Tax Refunds
June 14, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, China is targeting data control in its latest Big Tech regulations, and a hike in identity fraud has delayed many tax...

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China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
June 14, 2021  |  Data

New legislation passed last week and in April will make most data-related activities in China subject to government oversight, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The...

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Virtual Pop Stars Drive $35 Billion Industry In China
Virtual Pop Stars Drive $35 Billion Industry In China
June 13, 2021  |  International

Virtual pop stars are a rising trend in the music business and have been raking in tens of billions in terms of funding, Bloomberg writes....

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Debate Sharpens in US Over CBDC
Debate Sharpens in US Over CBDC
June 13, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The debate over central bank digital currencies sharpened a bit this past week in the marbled halls of the U.S. Congress. Get the Full Story...

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China Enacts New Rules For $1 Trillion Cash Management Market
China Enacts New Rules For $1 Trillion Cash Management Market
June 11, 2021  |  Regulation

China’s Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has imposed new rules on wealth management products for cash, a move that puts stricter controls on the...

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China’s eCurrency Can Be Stored In Digital Or Physical Wallets
China’s eCurrency Can Be Stored In Digital Or Physical Wallets
June 11, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Speaking at the 13th annual Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, Mu Changchun said that the state-backed digital yuan can be stored in a variety of wallets...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Sweden’s Klarna Notches $639 Million; Chinese Grocery Delivery Upstarts Seek To Go Public In US
Today In Payments Around The World: Sweden’s Klarna Notches $639 Million; Chinese Grocery Delivery Upstarts...
June 10, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Klarna raised $639 million in equity funding, while two Chinese grocery delivery startups have filed to go...

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Bitcoin Daily: China Arrests 1,100 In Crypto Money Laundering Sting; Blockchain Startup Solana Labs Nets $314 Million For DeFi Tech
Bitcoin Daily: China Arrests 1,100 In Crypto Money Laundering Sting; Blockchain Startup Solana Labs Nets...
June 09, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The Chinese police have arrested about 1,100 people on money laundering charges, CoinDesk reported, adding those arrested were allegedly using crypto to evade the law....

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Chinese Grocery Delivery Startups MissFresh, Dingdong Maicai To Go Public In US
Chinese Grocery Delivery Startups MissFresh, Dingdong Maicai To Go Public In US
June 09, 2021  |  IPO

Chinese grocery delivery startups MissFresh and Dingdong Maicai have filed to go public in the U.S. as people continue shopping online for the delivery of...

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