People's Bank of China

People's Bank of China

PBoC’s Fintech Research Institute Is Hiring Blockchain Experts

A research institute under the Chinese central bank has just announced 29 job openings – three of which focus on blockchain-related expertise. 

Business  ·  21 May 2019
Regulation

China’s Central Bank Moves to Restrict Free Crypto Giveaways

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, is looking to clamp down on airdrops – free distributions of crypto tokens.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 November 2018
Exchanges

China’s Crypto Exchanges Didn’t Just Survive – They’re Thriving

Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
China

Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #6: Yao Qian

Call it the biggest short in history. China took plenty of actions against cryptocurrencies in 2017, banning ICOs, shutting down domestic exchanges and all but taking a match to what was once one of the industry's largest and most thriving ecosystems. But if China is setting a course apart from the world, Yao Qian may be its biggest asset. The man in charge of rethinking bitcoin on behalf of the world's largest state isn't just empowered, he seems to know crypto inside and out.

Markets  ·  31 December 2017
Digital Currency

PBoC Research Lead: ‘Crucial’ to Issue Central Bank Cryptocurrency Soon

The lead cryptocurrency researcher at the People's Bank of China has said it is "crucial" to issue digital legal tender as soon as possible.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 November 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Sets Deadline for Yuan Withdrawals

China's oldest bitcoin exchange has released new details on how it will end yuan trading following a crackdown by the domestic government.

Markets  ·  27 September 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin OTC Service Suspends Trading Citing China Pressure

China-based BitKan has announced it will freeze over-the-counter trading on its cryptocurrency service, citing pressure from local regulators.

Business  ·  12 September 2017
Regulation

China Outlaws ICOs: Financial Regulators Order Halt on Token Trading

New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 September 2017
Regulation

Report: China’s Regulators Close to Taking Action Against ICOs

Reports from anonymous sources in China indicate the country's top financial regulator may be close to cracking down on initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2017
Regulation

PBoC Advisor: Government Should Mandate ICO Disclosure Standards

Regulators must mandate a standard for information disclosure amidst the recent spate of ICOs, says an advisor to China's central bank.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Regulation

Former People’s Bank of China Official to Give Cryptocurrency Lecture

A former official of China's central bank is set to give a lecture on cryptocurrencies later this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Regulation

Chinese Regulators Expected to Release Bitcoin Exchange Rules This Month

China’s central bank is reportedly expected to release new rules for bitcoin exchanges later this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 June 2017
China

OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China’s Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze

China's major bitcoin exchanges are bringing withdrawals back online.

Business  ·  31 May 2017
China

PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?

The People's Bank of China shares new research into how a digital currency economy could coexist with central banks.

Business  ·  11 May 2017
Exchanges

China’s Bitcoin Exchanges Impose Fees Following Central Bank Meeting

The era of free bitcoin trading in China appears to be over as a number of smaller exchanges announced new fees overnight.

Markets  ·  9 February 2017