David Pan

David Pan was a news reporter at CoinDesk. He previously worked at Fund Intelligence, and interned at the Money Desk of USA Today and the Wall Street Journal. He does not hold investments in cryptocurrency.

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Markets

China's Qinghai Province Has Ordered All Crypto Miners to Shut Down

It follows orders to other provinces, including Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, to shut down miners.

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Markets

Justin Sun Has a Serious Side. Here's a Rare Glimpse

In a Chinese podcast with CoinDesk, Justin Sun talked about his failures and his admiration for Elon Musk.

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Policy

China Launches Copyright Protection Blockchain

The new blockchain will increase efficiency and reduce cost to protect digital copyrights.

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Policy

Why China’s Crackdown May Make Bitcoin Mining More Centralized

Big Chinese miners are likely to survive the crackdown.

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Policy

Inner Mongolia Outlines How It May Ban Crypto Mining

Inner Mongolia drafted a detailed plan to crack down on crypto mining in the region following the ban issued in February and the State Council's notice.

Technicians make repairs to bitcoin mining machines in Inner Mongolia.

Policy

3 Things You Need to Know About China's Crypto Crackdown

The crackdown notice from the State Council has sent shockwaves across the crypto industry in China.

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Markets

Huobi Scales Back Due to China Crackdown; Bitcoin Falls Below $32K, Ether Past $2K

The exchange made the move on the heels of a series of crackdown notices from Bejing in recent weeks.

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Markets

Bitcoin Falls as China Calls for Crackdown on Crypto Mining, Trading

The latest news extended bitcoin's streak of wild price gyrations this week.

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Policy

Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Is Not New but Don't Dismiss It

China’s reiterated crypto ban sharpens the focus on the financial sector.

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Finance

Card-Based Digital Yuan Wallet Manufacturer to Use Fingerprint ID Tech

The new digital yuan wallet will require users’ biometric information to enable payments.

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