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Central Banks, Stablecoins and the Looming War of Currencies

A flood of competing stablecoins is coming to the global economy, setting the stage for what could be a climactic battle with the world's biggest central banks.

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China's Central Bank 'Close' to Launching Official Digital Currency

An official at China's central bank has said the institution is nearing the launch of its national digital currency.

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Trump's Currency War With China Could Be Bitcoin's Do-or-Die Moment

Donald Trump is stoking the flames of a new currency war, creating a do-or-die moment for the cryptocurrency movement, writes Michael J. Casey.

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Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table

Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today.

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Millions in Crypto Is Crossing the Russia-China Border Daily. There, Tether Is King

Tether has a real-world use case: Chinese importers of cheap goods in Russia use it to send millions home daily.

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Web Search Data Indicates Soaring Interest for Facebook Libra in China

China has emerged as a perhaps surprising leader when it comes to public interest in Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project.

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China Should Prepare Digital Yuan to Counter Facebook Libra: Ex-PBoC Chief

China should revamp its plan for a national digital currency in the face of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, says the central bank's former head.

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Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China's National Digital Currency: PBoC Official

China's central bank could hasten development of its digital yuan to counter the threat posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, an official says.

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Walmart China Teams with VeChain, PwC on Blockchain Food Safety Platform

Walmart China has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed to address food safety concerns in the country.

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Wanxiang City Partners with Blockchain Privacy Startup on Tracking Infrastructure

China will build a blockchain-managed live-work district in Hangzhou.

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