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What China's Data Privacy Law Could Mean for Crypto
Beginning this November, China is set to enact one of the strictest, sweeping national privacy laws in the world that will curb data collection by technology companies. "The Hash" panel discusses whether this is an attempt by the Chinese government to have a monopoly on the mass collection of information. As China continues to rein in tech, what could this mean for the crypto community?
What China’s Data Privacy Law Could Mean for Crypto
Beginning this November, China is set to enact one of the strictest, sweeping national privacy laws in the world that will curb data collection by technology companies. “The Hash” panel discusses whether this is an attempt by the Chinese government to have a monopoly on the mass collection of information.
35 Chinese Banks Add Digital Yuan to Apps as Lenders Prepare for Adoption: Report
Another 94 banks plan to access the CBDC via a clearing platform.
'Block Kong': Dim Sum in a Crypto Hub
A global center for finance, Hong Kong is an often overlooked hub for the blockchain industry, as documented in "Block Kong."
Blockchain Investment Goes Green, Court Says Bitcoin Legally Protected
Hong Kong-based Sonic Capital launches a green investment initiative. Shanghai court rules bitcoin is legally protected virtual property and Australia and Singapore team up on cross border trade blockchain trial. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Justin Sun's Weibo Account Among 7 That Seem to Be Blocked
News source BeatleNews is also among those flagged as violating platform rules.
Crypto Adoption Shifts to Emerging Markets as China, US Drop in Chainalysis Global Rankings
Crypto adoption has increased 23-fold globally over the past year with India, Pakistan and Ukraine driving the surge.
Shenzhen PBoC Launches Crypto Trading 'Clean-Up': Report
China's central bank vowed earlier in August to keep high pressure on crypto trading.
Huobi Revenue Took a Hit in July, Token Burn Suggests
The lower burn value is a "natural response" to last month's market trends, a spokesperson said.
Honor Releases First Snapdragon Smartphone With Digital Yuan Wallet
The PBoC has been pushing for hardware applications of the digital yuan.