Business 11 November 2019

Tencent secures license to build virtual bank

Tencent has received a new license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to create a virtual bank powered by blockchain technology.

Tech 3 November 2019

This week in tech: Blockchain regulation takes center stage in China, Korea, India and more

Blockchain regulation has continued to take center stage, as more countries recognize that blockchain is going to power the future.

Tech 31 October 2019

Tencent to lead development of blockchain-based invoices

The internet giant was backed by the U.K., Switzerland and others in its push to develop global blockchain invoice standards.

Business 25 September 2019

UK blockchain startup Everledger attracts $20M investment

The startup intends on utilizing the funding and the expertise of the new partners, which include Tencent, Fidelity and Rakuten, to bring more visibility to its business.

Tech 8 August 2019

Six million blockchain invoices issued by Shenzhen

Tencent’s blockchain platform for the Chinese city of Shenzhen has already been put to great use.

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.

Tech 10 August 2018

WeChat turns to blockchain for help in corporate employee reimbursements

Chinese tech giant Tencent is integrating the blockchain to its WeChat app to facilitate expense reimbursement of company employees.

Tech 10 July 2018

Police in China arrest 20 linked to major cryptojacking case

The fight against illegal cryptocurrency mining continues in China, this time with the arrest of at least 20 individuals who police suspect have been part of a mega cryptojacking case. ​

Tech 28 May 2018

Shenzhen taps Tencent to fight tax fraud using blockchain

Tencent has been tasked by the Shenzhen government to set up an “Intelligent Tax” innovation laboratory to tackle its tax fraud problems.