The latest delays came two weeks before the second deadline for many applicants.
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Bitcoin gains legal recognition as digital currency in Shanghai China
A similar report from another Chinese court earlier in September recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual properties protected by law.
mBridge CBDC project preparing for new members, launch of minimum viable product
The project now includes central and commercial banks of China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the UAE. Future new members were not identified.
Digital Yuan app adds prepaid Mastercard VISA top-ups for tourists
The Digital Yuan app now allows tourists to top-up e-CNY wallets with Mastercard & VISA payment with ‘recharge first and use later’ option.
China to build giant AI chip factory to bypass US sanctions: Report
Chinese scientists are reportedly looking into constructing massive facilities to locally manufacture technology necessary to create AI semiconductor chips.
China suffers worst capital flight in years, but could it pump Bitcoin?
China’s capital outflows reached $49 billion in August, its highest in nearly eight years. Analysts are debating whether it could be a boon for Bitcoin and crypto.
Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik’s comments about crypto-friendliness
Johnny Ng of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council said he “sincerely invites” Vitalik Buterin to Hong Kong to better understand the situation regarding its crypto-friendliness.
Alibaba launches its ChatGPT-like AI model for public use amid loosening restrictions in China
The launch comes just weeks after Chinese authorities began accepting applications for public-facing AI systems.
How senators plan on regulating AI: Law Decoded, Sept. 4–11
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley’s framework emphasizes that technology companies cannot rely on liability protections to shield them from legal actions.
AI usage on social media has potential to impact voter sentiment
The U.S. presidential election is nearing and with it comes the employment of technologies like AI on social media platforms to manipulate voter sentiment.