China | CoinDesk

'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product

One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.

By Pete RizzoSep 26, 2017

A Chinese government-backed IT research body has launched a new research lab in order to support the development of blockchain technology in China.

The ether-U.S. dollar [ETC/USD] exchange rate has responded positively following the market shocks caused by recent regulatory actions in China.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2017

Bitcoin's price has bounced back above $4,000 following market losses linked to the recent regulatory crackdown in China.

By Daniel PalmerSep 18, 2017

OKCoin and Huobi will end yuan-to-bitcoin trading by the end of next month, but are set to keep offering crypto-to-crypto trades.

By Stan HigginsSep 15, 2017

China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.

Cryptocurrency markets are down today following new developments out of China's bitcoin exchange ecosystem.

By Daniel PalmerSep 15, 2017

A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.

Chinese bitcoin exchange ViaBTC has announced it will be closing its website at the end of September – the second exchange in as many days to do so.

China-based exchange BTCC has announced it will be closing its doors to domestic trading, while Shanghai media indicates a broader crackdown.

By Pete RizzoSep 14, 2017