
China
China plans to give CBDC to state employees in pilot scheme
The scheme will see government employees in Suzhou paid 50% of their travel subsidies for May in digital currency.
China gears for national blockchain network rollout
China is set to finally launch its national blockchain platform in the coming week, seeking to become the undisputed global...
China blacklists blockchain company accused of offering poor quality products
The state-backed Tus Data Asset firm was distributing medical supplies to combat the coronavirus before the state intervened.
Third largest Chinese bank launches CBDC test app for select users
Agricultural Bank of China has launched a test app for the PBoC’s digital currency, giving the first real insight into...
Tencent, Baidu join China’s national blockchain committee
The central government committee is to be made up of some 71 members, including senior executives from Tencent and Baidu.
Tesla completes blockchain pilot with Chinese shipping giant
Tesla has completed a blockchain pilot with a Chinese shipping company, testing if the technology can make the shipping process...