The US Treasury’s OFAC has blacklisted cryptocurrency wallets linked to illegal fentanyl trade in China, involving $3.8 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron networks. Key Points: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Treasury has blacklisted a number of cryptocurrency wallets linked to the illicit fentanyl trade, primarily based out of…
Circle CEO suggests China should consider using CNY-backed stablecoins to promote the internationalization of its currency, emphasizing their potential effectiveness over CBDCs. Key Points In a recent interview with the South China Morning Post, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, suggested that the Chinese government should consider allowing Chinese Yuan (CNY)-backed stablecoins as a means to…
The NFT market of China received warnings on Monday from The Supreme People’s Procuratorate of China stating that there are a lot of risks hovering around the NFT market and the authority also stressed the need for proper regulation of emerging asset classes highlighting that NFTs also share some elements of virtual assets. NFT in…
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the tech world in recent years, with its unparalleled flexibility and the multitude of features it provides. Now, this innovative technology is entering the telecom industry to take communication to a whole new level as China Telecom and Conflux announced their launch of the revolutionary “BSIM” SIM card Pilot project in…
On this joyous occasion of the Spring Festival, China is allocating a generous sum of $26 million in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to its citizens. This munificent gesture reflects their commitment to financial inclusion and technological progress. The government’s digital Yuan activities have seen a massive uptake in multiple cities, with the total value…
