
China
PBoC Governor gives DC/EP update
During Hong Kong Fintech Week, People’s Bank of China (PBoC) governor Yi Gang gave several updates on the digital yuan
Shenzhen pilot program highlights potential for digital yuan
The digital yuan is not a digital currency like Bitcoin, but a virtual fiat currency issued and controlled by the...
China’s new draft law seeks to legalize digital yuan but ban competitors
In a new draft law, the bank proposed banning any yuan-pegged digital tokens, effectively killing off any competitor to its...
New report highlights opportunities for fintech, blockchain growth in China
Partnerships that create ecosystems will be key to success in China's growing fintech market, according to the inaugural China Fintech...
Hong Kong finance chief open to collaboration on digital yuan
The Hong Kong government is reportedly exploring working with Chinese authorities to incorporate the digital yuan in wholesale and cross-border...
China cracks down on extensive Tether-linked money laundering
The central bank detailed a recent case in which its Huizhou City branch uncovered a cross-border online gambling operation that...