A move by China’s central bank to criminalize all forms of cryptocurrency trading – effectively making bitcoin illegal in the country – has failed to meaningfully impact the price of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
China’s crypto ban has almost achieved a ‘meme-like status,’ but here are the lingering impacts
Most analysts expect the sell-offs from 'China FUD' to be short-term, but China's most recent crypto crackdown could further changes the industry's ... ( read original story ...)
Key detail in China’s crypto crackdown is callout of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether
China has reiterated its crackdown on cryptocurrencies in the world's second largest economy and the latest statement from the People's Bank of China ... ( read original story ...)
This Week in Apps: PayPal launches ‘super app,’ Twitter adds crypto tips, Apple won’t take Fortnite back
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto industry could take tax fight all the way to the Supreme Court
The cryptocurrency community launched an all-out but ill-fated lobbying blitz to water down new proposed tax reporting rules that could be passed into law ... ( read original story ...)
The Fight to Control the $2 Trillion Crypto Market Is Heating Up
Investors are being rattled by volatility as the two biggest economies — the U.S. and China — seek to tighten their grip on Bitcoin and other digital currencies. ( read original story ...)
China banned all crypto transactions on Friday, but experts say the move was mostly priced in for bitcoin
The reaction is significantly smaller than previous bans as the market has already priced in the risk,' Wes Fulford of Viridi Funds said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Stops Taking China Users as Beijing Widens Ban
Huobi, China’s largest Bitcoin exchange, has halted new registrations for domestic users, taking one of the first actions to comply with Beijing’s latest crypto ban. ( read original story ...)
Donate 1.2 Billion Vaccines, Japan to Help India Finance Covid Treatment | 5 Points from Quad’s Plan
Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla briefed the media on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the Quad leaders, where his counterparts- Scott Morrison of Australia and Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t to OK Princess Mako’s decision to turn down lump-sum marriage money: sources
The Imperial Household Agency is set to finalize a decision not to pay a lump sum to Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akish ... ( read original story ...)
China is cracking down on crypto again — here’s what that actually means, and how it affects U.S. crypto investors
It's not the first time China has cracked down on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Here's what experts say it means for people buying bitcoin in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Just Made Crypto Transactions Fully Illegal
The update from The People's Bank comes on the heels of a years-long crackdown in an effort to stave off illegal activities and environmental apocalypse. ( read original story ...)
China has banned all crypto transactions in the country. Here is what it means and why experts say bitcoin will bounce back.
China's declaration that crypto-transactions are illegal drove down bitcoin and other digital currencies Friday. China, however, didn't ban possession of digital currencies, which likely prevented ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto plunge a wake-up call — and tax opportunity — for investors
Price swings for bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies highlight the asset's characteristic volatility. Investors can use it to their benefit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps 2% as investors seek clarity on Evergrande situation
The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Chinese authorities have told local officials to prepare for a potential demise of developer Evergrande. ( read original story ...)
China and Hong Kong-based bitcoin holders scrambling to protect their crypto assets
Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to safeguard their crypto assets, according to an attorney who works with overseas crypto clients. ( read original story ...)