Tech 22 May 2019

China’s e-commerce firm JD.com has applied for 200 blockchain patents

JD.com, also known as Jingdong and formerly as 360Buy, is one of the leading blockchain patents applicants in the world, and is leading the way in Chinese blockchain patents.

Tech 20 May 2019

Is China banning Bitcoin mining?

The draft proposal from China’s economic planning commission, which labels bitcoin mining as an industry that needs to be “eliminated," sparks undesirable attention to the global mining industry.

Business 8 May 2019

New WeChat payment policy outlaws crypto transactions

The Chinese social media giant reportedly states that users who continue to transact in cryptocurrencies on the platform will have their user accounts terminated.

Business 3 May 2019

TenCent’s healthcare startup Waterdrop achieves $1 billion valuation

Waterdrop, which hopes uses blockchain technology to allow users to crowdfund for healthcare, has recently hit the unicorn mark.

Business 25 April 2019

Chinese regulator turns to blockchain for cross-border trade finance

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange in China is trialing a trade finance platform powered by blockchain, in the latest move from a centralized agency towards embracing the technology.

Business 24 April 2019

Crypto mining losses wipe 90% off Chinese construction firm’s value

A listed construction firm in China has been exposed as operating a secret crypto mining business, after it was reportedly sold at a heavy discount after substantial losses.

Business 23 April 2019

China’s launches its first blockchain notary in Beijing

Meta: A new blockchain notary service marks the beginning of a new era of the development of the notarial certificate and the official opening of the blockchain notary service.

Business 9 April 2019

China considers discouraging future Bitcoin mining

China’s National Development and Reform Commission has drafted a proposal that would discourage future Bitcoin mining.

Business 4 April 2019

197 blockchain companies granted permission to operate in China

China’s Cyberspace Administration approved the operations of 197 blockchain technology companies to have complete authority to operate within the country.

Tech 2 April 2019

World playing catch-up to China in blockchain projects

China has 25% of the world’s currently in development blockchain projects, but it still hasn’t unleashed an application that’s caught notice yet.

Tech 8 March 2019

Alibaba to use blockchain technology to protect supply chain

Alibaba announced on Wednesday that they would be working on their own blockchain solution to closely monitor their supply chains, a move that has been necessitated as the company has moved beyond its own borders.

Tech 6 March 2019

Crypto mining recovery emerges amid expectations of cheaper energy

Following some 18 months of challenging trading, some indicators are now showing outlook for the cryptocurrency sector turning more positive.