Category: chinese

  • Cash to Crypto Trade Blooming in Moscow, Reports Say

    Cash to Crypto Trade Blooming in Moscow, Reports Say

    Buying cryptocurrency in Russia these days increasingly means parting with fiat cash, be it Russian rubles or American dollars. According to numbers quoted by local media, the 24-hour market turnover, just in Moscow, reaches a staggering $50 million dollars on peak days. Some say the cash-crypto trade resembles the wild-wild-east street forex of the 90s,…

  • Chinese Report Finds 9 in 10 Altcoins to Have Stolen 80% of Their Code

    Chinese Report Finds 9 in 10 Altcoins to Have Stolen 80% of Their Code

    A report published by Chinese media has alleged that more than 80% of alternative cryptocurrencies are comprised of “plagiarizing code.” The report analyzed 488 different cryptocurrencies, finding that the code underpinning more than 90% of the projects shared a similarity score of at least 80%. Also Read: IMF Pressures Marshall Islands to Drop National Crypto 4…

  • Mainstream Media Narrative Sensationalizes Chinese Crypto Crackdown

    Mainstream Media Narrative Sensationalizes Chinese Crypto Crackdown

    An American academic has written an article criticizing dominant media narratives surrounding China’s regulatory actions pertaining to cryptocurrencies. The article’s author, Nicholas Krapels, asserts that “most casual observers of Chinese politics do not understand” that “by design, Chinese law maintains a grey area” and get caught up in the “clickbait-oriented sensationalist echo chamber” of contemporary…

  • The Daily: Chinese Crackdown Continues, ICO Head Faces 15 Years in Prison

    The Daily: Chinese Crackdown Continues, ICO Head Faces 15 Years in Prison

    In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we cover stories about the latest development in the ongoing Chinese government crackdown on online crypto forums, an ICO head who faces up to fifteen years in a US prison for securities fraud, and more. Also Read: Investor Portal Launches Jobs Board for Cryptocurrency Industry Chinese Crackdown Continues…

  • Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising

    Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising

    In recent regulatory news, Chinese authorities have issued a warning seeking to encourage citizens to be skeptical regarding the promotional claims of illegal fundraising schemes operating with cryptocurrencies, Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have partnered with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq to settle tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, and Hungary’s finance ministry…

  • P2P Cryptocurrency Lending Grows Increasingly Popular in China

    P2P Cryptocurrency Lending Grows Increasingly Popular in China

    China is reportedly witnessing a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency lending amid the country’s recent liquidity crunch and the virtual currency markets’ bear season. Despite regulatory uncertainty, entrepreneurs are reportedly eying opportunities in the nascent industry. Also Read: Theories Abound After BTC Leaps While Bitmex is Down Peer-to-Peer Cryptocurrency Lending Gains Popularity in China During Bear…

  • PR: Bithumb to Refund New Users up to 70% on Fees

    PR: Bithumb to Refund New Users up to 70% on Fees

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Bithumb to refund new users up to 70% on fees…

  • China Updates Crypto Ranking – Bitcoin Makes Top 10

    China Updates Crypto Ranking – Bitcoin Makes Top 10

    China has updated its crypto ranking, adding two projects to the previous month’s list. Bitcoin has significantly improved, making the top 10 list for the first time. Crypto projects are ranked in three categories: technology, application, and innovation. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space 33 Crypto Projects Ranked China’s Center for Information…

  • Three Hackers Held in China Over $87 million Crypto Theft

    Three Hackers Held in China Over $87 million Crypto Theft

    Three suspects have been detained by Chinese police in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency theft. The supposed hackers stole bitcoin and other digital assets worth an estimated $87 million USD. Authorities say this is the biggest heist of this type in the People’s Republic so far. Also read: South African Tax Authority Going After Crypto…

  • Huobi Launches Partner Exchanges in Russia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada

    Huobi Launches Partner Exchanges in Russia, Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Canada

    Chinese exchange Huobi and its partners are launching cryptocurrency exchanges in five regions: the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Canada. Partners “share Huobi’s order integration system, wallet system, asset management and clearing systems.” The exchange in Manila has launched with trading in three markets with over 40 trading pairs. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into…