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A Peculiar Flavor of NFTs Is Thriving in China – One Regulators Can Abide

Unlike most non-fungible tokens, China’s “digital collectibles” are built on closed networks and designed to appease regulators who frown on trading and speculation.

"First Supper," exhibited through a projector at the 'Virtual Niche" exhibit in Beijing in April 2021. The artwork is composed of 22 pieces, each individually encoded as a NFT. (Eliza Gkritsi/TechNode)

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Filecoin Miner RRMine Global Leaves China for Singapore

China banned crypto trading and mining last year.

Singapore Skyline (Swapnil Bapat/Unsplash)

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China’s Non-Crypto Blockchain

China’s state-backed BSN pushes use of non-crypto blockchain outside mainland. Why is there a need for non-crypto blockchain? This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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China’s State-Backed Open-Source Blockchain Enlists Hong Kong's HSBC, Emperor Group

The project is encouraging the use of blockchain technology without the use of cryptocurrencies.

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China’s World Metaverse Conference Underway in Beijing

China’s three-day World Metaverse Conference (WMC) kicked off Friday in Beijing against concerns over restrictive crypto policies in the country. “The Hash” hosts discuss how officials in China view the metaverse and the potential impact on the global crypto ecosystem.

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A Closer Look at the State of the NFT Market In China

Chinese tech giant Tencent will shut down sales of digital collectibles on its non-fungible token (NFT) platform Huanhe amid growing regulatory scrutiny, according to an official statement cited by Reuters. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest on China's NFT marketplace and the possible implications for the global crypto industry.

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Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Sees 'Prolonged Headwinds' After Challenging Quarter

CEO Nangeng Zhang cited a slumping bitcoin price and COVID-19 lockdowns in China.

Mining rigs in Plattsburgh, N.Y. (Fran Velasquez/CoinDesk)

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Tencent Halts NFT Sales on Its Huanhe Platform Amid Regulatory Scrutiny: Report

Users will still be able to hold, display or request a refund for their digital tokens.

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Chandler Guo on China's Crypto Mining Outlook

Last September, Chinese authorities ordered a crackdown on crypto mining and outlawed virtually all crypto trading activities, leading to the migration of crypto miners out of the country. Ethereum miner Chandler Guo discusses the future of crypto and mining in China and why he sees all miners ultimately moving to Canada and the U.S.

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India Regulator Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report

The Enforcement Directorate believes approximately 1000 crore rupees ($130 million) could have been laundered in the case.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India has disbanded its body representing India's crypto industry. (Laurentiu Morariu/Unsplash)