China

Beijing targets trillion-yuan AI; Nvidia flags computing demand
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12 January, 2026

Beijing targets trillion-yuan AI; Nvidia flags computing demand

Beijing targets a trillion-yuan AI industry within two years as Nvidia’s CEO warns soaring global demand is straining computing supply.
The Eastern accelerator: China’s AI reshapes blockchain
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8 January, 2026

The Eastern accelerator: China’s AI reshapes blockchain

Chinese AI chips and open-source models are undercutting Nvidia on cost, triggering a major shift in enterprise blockchain deployment and...
India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs
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6 January, 2026

India calls on international community to focus on CBDCs

The RBI emphasizes prioritizing central bank digital currencies over stablecoins to enhance financial stability and maintain trust in money.
Coinbase warns Congress not to cross its stablecoin ‘red lines’
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5 January, 2026

Coinbase warns Congress not to cross its stablecoin ‘red lines’

Coinbase warns Congress over stablecoin rewards as the RFIA markup stalls, while South Korea’s stablecoin legislation faces another setback in...
China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest
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5 January, 2026

China shifts digital yuan policy to add wallet interest

Starting January 1, 2026, China’s central bank will pay interest on digital yuan wallets, pushing adoption of e-CNY amid global...
China moves to rein in ‘anthropomorphic’ AI chatbots
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5 January, 2026

China moves to rein in ‘anthropomorphic’ AI chatbots

China’s CAC unveiled draft rules to curb humanlike AI, targeting personality simulation and emotional interaction in consumer-facing services.