China

Dozens of Weibo crypto accounts were banned over flouting platform guidelines and laws. Executives and employees of SK crypto exchanges were barred from trading on their platforms. A Chinese chipmaker launches chip that supports ETC and ETH mining. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jun 7, 2021

Hong Kong holds a Bitcoin gathering ahead of Bitcoin Conference 2021 in Miami. State-backed Copyright Society of China launches new blockchain service. Auction house accepts ETH and BTC for physical Banksy art piece. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 4.

Jun 4, 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreJun 3, 2021

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order today banning Americans from investing in 59 Chinese firms with ties to the military. Bitcoin mining engineer Brandon Arvanaghi shares his view on how the rising economic tensions between the two countries could impact bitcoin innovation.

Jun 3, 2021

Governments throughout Asia are meeting with the crypto industry to discuss how to regulate the booming industry. Chinese local media reports the authorities in Sichuan may take a more lenient approach to bitcoin mining despite Beijing’s mining clampdown. Also, BC Group’s OSL announces tie-up with SC Ventures. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Jun 3, 2021

Singapore startup SpaceChain will send its blockchain tech to the International Space Station aboard Falcon 9. Cardano announces its first cross-chain bridge with China’s Nervos Network. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX and Korbit in South Korea launch, their nation's first NFT platforms. We’ll have more on that story – and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world – in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 2.

Jun 3, 2021

In a major policy shift, China says married couples may have three children, up from two, to rejuvenate its aging population and boost its economy. “The Hash” team examines China’s child policy issues and its impact on global inflation and the crypto markets.

Jun 2, 2021

Ballet CEO and former BTCC founder Bobby Lee discusses the state of crypto affairs in China and responds to the country’s newly issued three-child policy in an effort to maintain economic growth. Plus, his thoughts on Mt. Got victims beginning voting on reimbursement proposals and on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Jun 2, 2021

South Korea has lost $5 billion due to crypto-related crime over the past five years as fraud and scams surge across Asia. China’s Sichuan province looks to weigh the effects of a crypto mining ban on the region’s hydropower generation. Back in South Korea, crypto is becoming a reason for couples to get divorced. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

May 28, 2021

Policy

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By David PanMay 27, 2021