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ASEAN+1 Pledge to Advance Blockchain; PayPal to Launch Wallet in China

Blockchain and fintech groups in five ASEAN countries and Australia sign memos to advance blockchain innovation together. The consortium hopes to engage regional regulators as blockchain draws more attention from institutions. PayPal announces plans to launch a new domestic wallet in China, with a focus on cross-border payments.

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How a Chinese Mining Accident Caused a Bitcoin 'Flash Crash'

Blackouts in China caused by coal plant accidents have been blamed for knocking out the world's biggest bitcoin mining operation in Xinjiang and cutting the global hashrate by nearly 50%. But despite the panic, the Bitcoin network continued to function normally. Jason Les of Riot Blockchain joins "First Mover" to discuss the resilience of the Bitcoin network.

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What's Scaring the Bitcoin Markets?

Bitcoin's price has been relatively stagnant after taking a nosedive over the weekend due to Twitter rumors and a series of mining accidents in China that impacted the hashrate. What's scaring the markets? Charlie Morris of ByteTree joins "First Mover" to share his thoughts on what's impacting the price of bitcoin and why dogecoin is spiking.

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China Calls Crypto an ‘Investment’; Crypto Demand Bounces Back in Asia

China gives the “alternative investment” label to crypto and hints at reserving a seat for digital assets in the country’s digital economy. Meanwhile, exchanges in Asia recover from crypto’s weekend price crash and see spikes in bitcoin long orders. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Did a Coal Mine Accident in China Impact the Bitcoin Hashrate?

A series of accidents at Chinese coal mines cut power to several Chinese bitcoin miners, which has made a slight impact on the overall bitcoin hashrate. Christie Harkin explains the situation. Plus, is bitcoin due for a correction, or will the bull market continue?

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Dogecoin Swells Over 80% in Asia Hours; China’s CBDC Pilots Turn One

Dogecoin prices surged during Asia trading hours, thanks to celebrity hype from Tesla CEO Elon Musk and fellow billionaire Mark Cuban.

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IMF Wants More Crypto Supervision in the Philippines

Crypto exchanges in the Philippines are in the crosshairs of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF warns the country’s financial sector status could diminish if exchanges are left unchecked and potentially abused for financial crimes. That as China extends tests of its digital currency to its free trade zone, Hainan Province.

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China Cracks Down on Jack Ma's Fintech Giant Ant Group: Why It Matters

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's Ant Group will become a financial holding company subject to China's central bank's oversight following a recent antitrust case in China. "The Hash" panel discusses the global significance of these developments and reads between the lines about China's crackdown on fintech firms, Alipay and the digital yuan.

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Peter Thiel Says Bitcoin Could Be a Chinese ‘Financial Weapon’

During an appearance at a virtual roundtable yesterday, billionaire investor and self-described “bitcoin maximalist” Peter Thiel suggested that China could use bitcoin as a “financial weapon” to undermine the value of the U.S. dollar. “The Hash” panel debates whether Thiel’s comments are something the crypto space should take seriously.

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