2021 becomes the year of crackdowns in China as the country’s tightening regulations spread through more spheres
In the second half of 2021, it seems almost every week we hear of a new crackdown in China, each of which impact a range of industries, throwing market dynamics for a loop. This article details some of the larger crackdowns and their impacts on the markets China’s crackdown on education for extra-curricular classes In […]
Considering regulations, is the NFT market in China overhyped?
The most widely known application of blockchain technology is cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, however, NFT (Non-Fungible Tokens) has become increasingly popular since the beginning of 2021. It has attracted a wave of venture capital funds, allowing traceable digital goods to obtain unimaginable speculative value. The NFT market in China is still in the […]
Ponzi scheme or money revolution? Chinese perceptions of cryptocurrency and bitcoin
Bitcoin had a more than 300% surge since 2020. Naturally, cryptocurrency has gained tremendous attention from various stakeholders in China. Additionally, massive capital is flowing into cryptocurrency market in China. With the heating up value on bitcoin, Chinese netizens debate whether cryptocurrency is a massive Ponzi scheme that produces a meaningless output, or if it […]