Police suspend blockchain conference in China
The Global Fintech and Blockchain China Summit 2018 was interrupted by police in Shanghai, bringing an immediate halt to proceedings and ejecting all delegates from the event.
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Alibaba-owned Taobao outlaws ICOs, cryptocurrency
Online shopping platform Taobao has prohibited stores from promoting ICOs, cryptocurrencies, and other related goods and services.
Underground cryptocurrency trade thrives in China
Cryptocurrency investors in China have resorted to underground activities after the Beijing government banned Bitcoin trade in the country, according to reports.
Cryptocurrency groups fight back against advertising bans
A number of cryptocurrency associations from South Korea, Russia and China have decided to file a class action lawsuit against internet advertising companies and social platforms that have decided to ban cryptocurrency and ICO advertisements.
Chinese phone manufacturers ride the blockchain wave
A Chinese company has released a cellphone that it claims will allow the user to mine BTC and record information, like fingerprints and location, directly on the blockchain.
Freedom for crypto? China opens payments market to foreigners
The People’s Bank of China has decided to open the Chinese market to foreign investors, a development that could also boost the domestic cryptocurrency market.
China blocks foreign crypto exchanges’ social media accounts
The cryptocurrency sector in China continues to come under severe pressure as the strength of government regulation bears hard on investors.
Chinese ecommerce giant JD taps blockchain tech to track safe meat
The Beijing-based e-commerce giant has teamed up with meat merchant InterAgri to employ blockchain tech and track down their meat supply.
China stretches ‘Great Firewall’ to foreign crypto exchanges still catering to locals
Beijing authorities plan to peek into bank accounts, online financial accounts of residents involved in cryptocurrency trade.
China to make fintech checks a regular thing, and educate the public on investment risks
As China goes full-force in purging out cryptocurrencies, NIFA aims to make sure they stay out.
China extends ‘great firewall’ to block crypto websites
The long tradition of blocking unwanted foreign websites using the so-called Great Firewall of China has found a new target: cryptocurrency websites.
China to curb overseas cryptocurrency trading
ICO platforms are breeding grounds for illegal offerings, fraud, false information and pyramid schemes, says China's central bank.