Data privacy activists are sure to be concerned with the news that the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), China’s national-level blockchain program, would employ blockchain technology to validate the real-name identities of the country’s 1.4 billion inhabitants. The RealDID concept was supported by BSN and was driven by China’s Ministry of
An announcement was made by Standard Chartered that it would be taking part in the e-CNY CBDC pilot program, which is China’s digital currency. This makes the bank pioneering in its involvement with China’s emerging digital currency scene, among other pioneering international financial institutions. A variety of digital yuan-related services
The government of China issued a statement on November 10 stating that those caught stealing digital collections, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), will face criminal penalties. It provides three different perspectives on whether or not the theft of digital collections is a data theft, digital property theft, or both. Nonetheless, the
Tether, the stablecoin provider, has revealed that it holds $72.5 billion in US Treasury bonds, surpassing the United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. Moreover, Tether became the 22nd largest holder in the world. With this, Tether marks a significant milestone in the crypto market. While @Tether_to reached 72.5B exposure
The crypto market has experienced significant growth and massive development over the years. Every country around the world has started adopting and creating a crypto-friendly environment for people. On the other hand, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, disclosed that in China, cryptocurrencies are protected by law and are regarded
Officials from the Chinese government introduced a new blockchain-based data exchange during the 2023 Hangzhou Summit in Hangzhou, China. More than 300 companies took part in the launch of the exchange. According to articles published on August 23 by local news outlets in Hangzhou, the city’s newest data exchange will
The governor of China’s central bank has said that, in the 1.5 years since the launch of the digital yuan pilot program, about $250 billion has been transacted using the digital currency. At a conference in Singapore on July 19, People’s Bank of China (PBoC) governor Yi Gang said that
The recent reorganization at the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has dashed expectations for a reversal of China’s prohibition on digital-asset trading, which has been in effect since September 2021. However, Bloomberg notes that the nomination of Pan Gongsheng, a veteran Communist Party leader, as PBOC governor, indicates a dedication
Bangladesh has submitted a formal application to join the BRICS alliance, which has Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa in hand. The application follows a meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa in Geneva. This development carries significant implications for the global economic
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has become increasingly aggressive in its pursuit of regulatory enforcement within the crypto world. The SEC has continuously filed lawsuits against the top crypto exchanges, including Binance. It creates uncertainty about the future of the crypto firms operating in the United States. Following
