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Chinese regulators have instructed major banks to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasuries, aiming to shield the financial system from dollar risks and market volatility. A Dwindling Stockpile In what is seen as a move to insulate its financial system from external shocks, Chinese regulators have reportedly instructed the nation’s major financial institutions to scale … Read more
This weekend, the Bitcoin network logged its steepest difficulty cut since July 3, 2021—a moment that followed China’s sweeping ban on mining and trading, which triggered a sharp market sell-off and sent miners scrambling for exits beyond the region. Bitcoin Mining Gets Easier—for Now—as Difficulty Drops 11.16% After a winter storm ripped through dozens of … Read more
The statements of U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awakened concerns about a Chinese initiative to back a digital gold token to undermine American leadership in digital finance and establish a tangible alternative to the dollar-led economic system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns About Possible Chinese Gold-Backed Currency The Trump Administration is closely scrutinizing the … Read more
China has doubled down on its hardline crypto stance, issuing a fresh multi-agency directive that tightens enforcement and explicitly bans unauthorized overseas token issuance and yuan-linked stablecoins, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 5, 2026. Beijing Moves to Close Crypto Loopholes With New Multi-Agency Notice China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), reportedly joined seven … Read more
In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global underground economy. Telegram Channels as Laundering Hubs Chinese-language money laundering networks funneled an estimated $16.1 billion in illicit funds through cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study found these … Read more
China’s President Xi Jinping advocates for a strong currency that will allow the country to challenge the dollar’s dominance in international trade and rival its position as a global reserve currency. Xi’s remarks come as the Trump administration shows no concern about a weak dollar. President Xi Wants to Establish a Strong Yuan China seems ready to … Read more
China has fixed the yuan at its strongest level since 2023, betting on continued U.S. policy that keeps the dollar weak. According to Xinhua, the currency has stayed below the 7 yuan‑per‑dollar mark, strengthening to 6.9843 yuan per dollar on Monday. People’s Bank of China Sets Yuan Stronger as Dollar Weakens China has signaled it is ready … Read more
According to a Reuters report citing data compiled by the Atlantic Council, a Washington-based think tank that tracks central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) and their expansion, China’s CBDC, known as e-CNY, has processed $55 billion through the ‘mBridge’ platform. Digital Yuan Momentum Builds as mBridge Fuels Cross-Border Payments China’s CBDC is steadily finding its … Read more
In its recent visit to China, Canada’s Prime Minister Mike Carney reached a series of agreements that seek to forge a commercial alliance between the two countries. Canada now seeks to increase its exports to China by 50%, preparing to face what Carney called a new world order. Canada Completes Economic Agreements With China In … Read more
Data released by the U.S. Treasury confirms that China’s holdings of U.S. debt fell by $6.1 billion, reaching its lowest exposure levels since 2008. While China remains one of the largest international holders of U.S. debt, it has sold 10% of its holdings since January 2025. Derisking? China Sold $6.1 Billion In US Treasuries During … Read more
