china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency

China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency
China’s Internet Finance Association Urges Members Not To Trade Cryptocurrency
September 14, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Internet Finance Association of China urged members Wednesday (Sept. 13) to avoid trading virtual currency or providing services that have to do with cryptocurrency...

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Beijing Court Sentences Mastermind of Ezubao Scam To Life In Prison
Beijing Court Sentences Mastermind of Ezubao Scam To Life In Prison
September 13, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

A court in Beijing handed down a life sentence for the mastermind behind the $9 billion Ezubao financial Internet scam and sentenced 26 others to...

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FCA Warns Investors Could Lose All Their Money In ICOs
FCA Warns Investors Could Lose All Their Money In ICOs
September 13, 2017  |  International

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is warning initial coin offering (ICO) investors they could lose all of their money. Get the Full Story...

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JPMorgan’s Dimon Calls Bitcoin A Fraud
JPMorgan’s Dimon Calls Bitcoin A Fraud
September 13, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin can add another naysayer to its list: JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief executive Jamie Dimon. According to a report in Reuters, Dimon recently stated during an...

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PingPong Global: Serving Up China’s Sellers For Global E-Commerce Marketplaces
PingPong Global: Serving Up China’s Sellers For Global E-Commerce Marketplaces
September 13, 2017  |  eCommerce

We all know the lure of China’s consumers for retailers and merchants of all stripes and sizes operating across the globe. Gathering wallet share of...

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EU Finance Ministers To Meet To Find Ways To Lure FinTechs
EU Finance Ministers To Meet To Find Ways To Lure FinTechs
September 12, 2017  |  International

European Union (EU) finance ministers are gearing up to hold talks next week centered on finding ways to lure more FinTech companies their way, reported Reuters. Get...

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The $1,000 iPhone — And The Difficulties It Faces Abroad
The $1,000 iPhone — And The Difficulties It Faces Abroad
September 12, 2017  |  Apple

The end is here. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bitcoin Price Drops After Report China Will Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Bitcoin Price Drops After Report China Will Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
September 11, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the widely popular digital currency, saw its price drop late last week after a news report surfaced that China was gearing up to shutter...

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China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
September 11, 2017  |  International

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, is facing increased scrutiny from government regulators in China, which are reportedly gearing up to close Chinese bitcoin exchanges. Get the...

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