Bobby Lee – The Promise of Bitcoin and how it can work for you
We’re revisiting the best Crypto Conversation podcast episodes of 2021. Bobby Lee is the Founder of Ballet Crypto, co-founder of BTCChina, and he is the author of a superb new book called The Promise of Bitcoin: The Future of Money and How It Can Work for You.
China Bans Bitcoin for Real – A Crypto Market Update
Andy Pickering is here with a weekly crypto market update where we look through the volatile world of crypto Twitter to tease out the most important narratives and data points of the last week. And what a week it was - China has stepped up its crackdown on all parts of the crypto ecosystem. As a result, miners are moving out of China, and the Bitcoin hashrate is dropping. The markets are down in response, but ultimately, is this good for the bitcoin network?
Bitcoin’s energy footprint less than expected finds new study
Studies on the environmental impact of Bitcoin have been polarizing - suggesting that mining is either a catastrophic waste of energy or of no concern at all. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle.
Hong Kong protests catalyze Bitcoin premium
As the protests in Hong Kong continue to escalate, so has the demand for cryptocurrency. Citizens are now paying a premium to buy Bitcoin with Hong Kong Dollars.
A perfect storm for Bitcoin?
Economic storm clouds have long been gathering on the horizon, and lightning struck this week with the Dow erasing two months of gains, and the Chinese yuan falling to a level not seen since 2008. With Bitcoin surging, is the digital currency turning into a safe-haven asset?
Chinese Court recognizes Bitcoin as virtual property
In a recent property dispute case in front of a Chinese court, a judge declared that Bitcoin can be considered a virtual property with value, making it a legally protected asset. China is seen as having an antagonistic view of Bitcoin, does the new ruling change this?
The Bitcoin bulls are back. What’s driving the recent price action?
After a devastating bear market that saw Bitcoin fall 85% from its December 2017 all-time high, Bitcoin has proven the naysayers wrong, roaring back into life in April and May. What’s behind the recent price action and has the bull market returned?
How digital currencies will shape the future of geopolitics
The US dollar's global reserve status is becoming precarious as competing superpowers China, Russia and Europe seek alternatives to the SWIFT system and trade settlement. China has harnessed blockchain and is close to a digital national currency that will integrate with national surveillance - could this be the largest market for privacy coins?
China’s waning influence on the global Bitcoin economy
In early 2017 China was the biggest and most influential market for bitcoin worldwide, as the bulk of both mining and trading was conducted in the People's Republic. Since then, much has changed as global bitcoin adoption and changes in regulations - both in China and in neighboring jurisdictions - have led to a shift in China’s influence on the bitcoin ecosystem.
China’s exchange ban starts closing services
September has been a wild ride for Bitcoin, echoing January 2017 as a month dominated by news driven by the Chinese government. The current round of announcements began on the Sept 4, when the government made the sale and trading of ICO tokens illegal across China. Many of these digital assets were traded on bitcoin exchanges.
Chinese dominance in the blockchain space now includes startup investments
According to big-four professional services firm KPMG, China’s dominance in the blockchain space has now spread to startups and startup funding, displacing Silicon Valley.
In brief: Outlawing bitcoin is a matter of control
On Wednesday, Russia’s ministry of finance continued with its pursuit to outlaw the world’s top cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC). The new draft, banning the production and circulation of BTC, comes attached with punitive damages that could range from million ruble fines, up to seven years in jail, and the closure of business operations.
Uphold partners with UnionPay to tap into China’s $7 trillion bank card market
The Chinese state-run credit and debit card network UnionPay, with one of the largest markets on the planet is teaming up with bitcoin startup UpHold.
Zhang Weiwu At Bitcoin South: Bitcoin Adoption in Asia: A General Introduction
Entrepreneur and esteemed Chinese Blogger, Zhang Weiwu delivers an informative Talk and Q&A outlining the Bitcoin Landscape in China and the differences in cultures and objectives between the West & East.
