PODCAST: ‘Let’s Talk Bitcoin!’ Hosts Discuss Libra, China and Cargo Cults
Every Sunday, CoinDesk plays host to deep, nuanced discussions about the complex issues we cover, with the cast of the Let’s Talk Bitcoin! podcast. Original Source
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China Is Poised for Another Crypto Trading Crackdown as Speculative Fever Returns
China appears set to crack down on crypto trading again after President Xi Jinping's praise for blockchain tech revived speculation in the sector. Source
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Central Bank of China Starts Trials to Restrict Large Cash Transactions
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced that it will pilot a restriction on large-scale cash transactions in three different regions across the country, with one expert calling the move paving the way for its upcoming digital Renminbi token (RMB).On Nov. 14, local news outlet Xinhuanet reported that the
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Ethereum’s Founder Joe Lubin Discusses ConsenSys, Ethereum 2.0 and China
In a rather lengthy but surprisingly interesting interview with Forbes, one of Ethereum’s founders, Joe Lubin, gave an in-depth insight into what Ethereum 2.0 is all about including the different stages associated with the project and how Ethereum 2.0 would change the world for good.One of the most fascinating points
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From FUD to FOMO – China State Newspaper Says Bitcoin Is ‘Successful’
A major Chinese daily has published an article about Bitcoin. The publication describes the first cryptocurrency as a successful application of the blockchain technology. It provides its readers with the
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Russian Crypto Plot, China Mining U-Turn, Lottery Winner’s BTC Gamble: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 4–10
Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a week on CryptoX in one link.Top Stories This WeekRussia: New law would let police
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China embraces blockchain as next frontier for digital future
China is among one of the first major countries to acknowledge the potential of the blockchain technology. Starting in 2014, the central bank has been doing research on digital currency. Over concerns of financial stability, the country has been enhancing research and analysis on the safety risks of blockchain.Having taken
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China Removes Bitcoin Mining From Unwanted Industries List
Inspired by its new fascination with blockchain, China now seems to have changed its mind about cryptocurrency mining. The latest version of a national macroeconomic plan indicates that the government
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China Won’t Be Banning Bitcoin Mining Activities in the Country
Great news for cryptocurrency miners as they can now leverage China’s abundant supply of cheap and affordable hydroelectric power for Bitcoin mining activities.It’s a great moment of cheer for all cryptocurrency miners carrying out operations based out of China. In the latest development, the China National Development and Reform Commission
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China Signs Agreement With Hong Kong Central Bank for Blockchain Push
Blockchain has received fresh endorsement from China in the form of a development pact with the de facto central bank of Hong Kong. In a news post on Nov. 6, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) confirmed it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a subsidiary of the
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