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 To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges

China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
China To Shut Down Cryptocurrency Exchanges
September 11, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

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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Kohl’s Sizzles, ICOs Fizzle And Juicero’s Cold-Pressed Sales Run Dry
Kohl’s Sizzles, ICOs Fizzle And Juicero’s Cold-Pressed Sales Run Dry
September 08, 2017  |  Exclusive Series

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China Is Unhappy With Apple’s Treatment Of App Developers
China Is Unhappy With Apple’s Treatment Of App Developers
September 07, 2017  |  Apple

With Apple cracking down on illegitimate mobile apps worldwide, a second group of app designers in China has filed a legal complaint against the iPhone...

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China FinTechs Turn To Overseas IPOs To Raise Capital
China FinTechs Turn To Overseas IPOs To Raise Capital
September 07, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

With China tightening its regulations, some of the country’s largest FinTech startups are eyeing initial public offerings (IPOS) overseas. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Russia Wary Of ICOs
Russia Wary Of ICOs
September 06, 2017  |  Bitcoin

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, released a new statement Tuesday (Sept. 5) highlighting the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings...

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Alibaba Is Building A Five-Story Physical Mall
Alibaba Is Building A Five-Story Physical Mall
September 06, 2017  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba is building a physical mall to meld the worlds of offline and online commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
China Bans ICOs, Citing Scams And Investor Risks
September 05, 2017  |  Cross-border Payments

In what might be a major regulatory shot across the initial coin offering (ICO) bow, China has put in place an immediate ban on funding...

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Could AI Cause The Next World War? Elon Musk Thinks So
Could AI Cause The Next World War? Elon Musk Thinks So
September 05, 2017  |  Artificial Intelligence

Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the first global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) would “become the ruler of the world,” Elon Musk...

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