Former PBOC Chief Warns Stablecoins May Threaten Financial Stability in China

A former governor of the People’s Bank of China warned against calls for the Chinese government to allow yuan‑based stablecoins, citing potential risks to financial stability. Geopolitical Context and U.S. Stablecoin Bills The former governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), Zhou Xiaochuan, has cautioned against parties urging the Chinese government to allow the … Read more

China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Challenge Dollar Dominance

China is considering yuan-backed stablecoins as part of a new international strategy, signaling a major policy shift on digital assets. The move could reshape cross-border finance but faces hurdles from capital controls. State Council of China to Review Stablecoin Roadmap Amid Dollar Pressure China is weighing the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins in a bid to … Read more

China Gold Reserves Reach 2,300 Tonnes After Steady Accumulation

China’s gold market showed relative price stability in July, though exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw outflows, futures trading cooled, and first-half imports hit their lowest level since 2021, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). World Gold Council Data: H1 2025 Sees China’s Weakest Gold Imports in Four Years China’s gold market experienced relative price stability … Read more

Eleventh-Hour Move: Trump Extends China Tariff Truce by 90 Days

President Donald Trump inked an executive order late Monday, granting another 90-day reprieve on steep U.S. tariffs targeting Chinese imports, a White House official told CNBC. The decision, according to CNBC’s report, landed just hours before the clock struck midnight, when the duties were set to roar back, threatening to reignite a trade clash between … Read more

China and Russia Hit Trade Milestone, Defying US Tariff Threats

According to figures from the Chinese General Administration of Customs, trade between China and Russia reached its highest point in July, despite the threat of secondary tariffs on Russian oil purchases. China is one of the largest purchasers of Russian crude. China-Russia Bilateral Trade Numbers Hit $19.14 Billion in July Bilateral trade between China and … Read more

Huajian Medical Launches Ethereum Treasury Strategy, Aiming for Largest ETH Balance in Hong Kong Market

Huajian Medical (Hong Kong: 1931), a Chinese medical diagnostics provider, has reportedly launched its “Global Enhanced Ethereum Treasury with Downward Protection Mechanism” strategy, aiming to position ETH as its core reserve asset. This initiative seeks to establish the company as a leader in the Hong Kong stock market and on a global scale in terms … Read more

China’s Stablecoin Whiplash: From Quiet Exploration to Sudden Crackdown

A newly published report says Chinese regulators have told local brokers and think tanks to halt publishing research or holding seminars that promote stablecoins. Beijing’s Stablecoin Experiment Ends in a Hard Stop This week, accounts from the Financial Times (FT) and Bloomberg offered a layered look at Beijing’s shifting posture on the asset class. Early … Read more

Shadow Tests: Report Claims Beijing Is Exploring Stablecoins to Staunch Cash Bleed

According to unnamed sources speaking with the Financial Times, China may be quietly tinkering with stablecoins even as it enforces its cryptocurrency ban and rolls out its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Behind Closed Doors, Regulators Weigh Stablecoin Fix for Money Rush Over the past decade, China has rolled out a series of bans on … Read more

Chinese Ministry of National Security Warns of Risks Associated With Biometric Recognition Technology

The Chinese Ministry of National Security has issued a warning regarding the potential risks associated with biometric recognition technology, highlighting concerns over data security and privacy. The ministry emphasized that while biometric systems, such as facial recognition, iris scanning, and fingerprint scanning, offer convenience in daily life, improper data management could lead to significant leaks … Read more

Nasdaq-Listed UCAR Teams up With Iotex to Tokenize EV Stations

UCAR and Iotex Collaborate on Real-World Asset Tokenization UCAR Partners With Iotex A China-based electric vehicle (EV) company named U Power Limited (Nasdaq: UCAR) has joined forces with decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) firm Iotex to tokenize its network of battery swapping and charging stations, according to a Wednesday press release provided to Bitcoin.com. Battery swapping … Read more