China | ForkLog

ForkLog 27 12.07.2023

Chinese bank begins testing offline payments for the digital yuan

One of China's largest state-owned banks, Bank of China, is testing a new offline method for paying with the digital yuan (e-CNY) linked to SIM cards.

AI translated

ForkLog 8 11.07.2023

Circle CEO doubts China’s embrace of cryptocurrencies

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, who runs the USDC issuer, harbours no illusions about the emergence of a crypto market in China, but is optimistic about Hong Kong.

AI translated

ForkLog 9 11.07.2023

Senator urges DOJ and SEC to probe Prometheum, the crypto broker

American Republican Senator Tom Tuberville urged the Department of Justice and the SEC to study Prometheum’s activities — a broker in the digital-asset space.

AI translated

ForkLog 12 05.07.2023

Jinan Adopts Digital Yuan for Transit Fares

Authorities in the Chinese city of Jinan implemented digital yuan fare payments on all bus routes and launched a CBDC incentive program.

AI translated

ForkLog 10 03.07.2023

Bitcoin skeptic lands key post at the People’s Bank of China

Pan Gongsheng, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, was named the CPC secretary at the institution.

AI translated

ForkLog 7 06.06.2023

Changpeng Zhao comments on CCTV portrayal of SEC lawsuit on Chinese television

China's state broadcaster CCTV included in its news programme a report on the SEC's lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its chief executive Changpeng Zhao, according to The Block.

AI translated

ForkLog 17 27.05.2023

Beijing Publishes White Paper on Web3 Innovation and Development

Beijing's Municipal Science and Technology Commission published the 'White Paper on Web3 Innovation and Development' (2023). The local publication The Paper reports.

AI translated

ForkLog 22 26.05.2023

Zhengzhou to build hub for metaverse-focused startups

Authorities in Zhengzhou (Henan province, PRC) published a plan to launch a hub for metaverse-focused startups. As part of the initiative, a dedicated fund of 10 billion yuan ($1.42 billion) will be created to develop the industry.

AI translated

ForkLog 11 25.05.2023

Changpeng Zhao Sees Signs of a Bull Market Thanks to Chinese Television

A cryptocurrency-related report on China Central Television (CCTV) sparked chatter in local communities, noted Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

AI translated

ForkLog 10 24.05.2023

China launches a state platform to develop the metaverse

Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, launched a platform for innovative blockchain technologies and applications aimed at promoting and developing metaverses.

AI translated

ForkLog 7 22.05.2023

AI replicas of the dead are gaining popularity in China

The availability of large language models and image generators has spurred a rise in the popularity of digital doubles of the deceased in China.

AI translated

ForkLog 9 16.05.2023

China launches campaign to combat AI-generated fake news

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced a campaign to purge the internet of AI-generated fake news.

AI translated

#China