Heidi Crebo-Rediker: US reliance on China for strategic minerals poses national security risks, China’s state support creates competitive advantages, and innovative technologies could reshape rare earth production | Odd Lots

The US faces significant vulnerabilities due to its reliance on China for strategic minerals. China's dominance in the rare earths market is a result of strategic planning and state support. US efforts to compete with China in critical minerals are hampered by scale and cost challenges. дальше »

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Yi-Ling Liu: China’s internet model sparks global envy and misunderstanding | Odd Lots

The internet's initial promise of decentralization has shifted towards centralization and conflict. China's controlled internet model is viewed with envy by some world leaders. Western narratives often oversimplify the complexities of the Chinese internet. дальше »

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Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

An obscure Hong Kong firm has disclosed a $436 million position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, a revelation that is fueling speculation about Chinese capital flowing into crypto through offshore side doors. дальше »

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China plans blockchain certification for green energy tracing

China's blockchain initiative for green energy could enhance transparency, boost market efficiency, and align with climate goals by 2030. The post China plans blockchain certification for green energy tracing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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APRO Oracle Partners with 42Space for On-Chain Gala Predictions

The partnership aims to redefine the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the most-watched yearly broadcast of China, into a next-gen on-chain prediction platform. дальше »

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How Silent.Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners

Bitcoin Magazine How Silent. Link Solves SIM-Swap Risks and Roaming Hassles for Traveling Bitcoiners Silent. Link eliminates SIM-swap attacks via eSIM backup codes and automates seamless roaming across 160+ countries, bypassing censorship like China's Great Firewall. дальше »

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Bitcoin difficulty just printed a historic -11.16% — if the next epoch stays red, miners are in trouble

Bitcoin's mining difficulty decreased by 11. 16% to approximately 125. 86 trillion at the most recent retarget boundary around block 935,424. That marks the largest negative adjustment since the 2021 China mining ban, the sixth consecutive downward retarget, and the tenth largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin's history. дальше »

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China extends crypto ban to stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets

Mainland China widens its crypto ban to cover RMB-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, even as Hong Kong pushes ahead with a licensed stablecoin regime. China’s central bank and top regulatory authorities have extended the country’s cryptocurrency ban to include… дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Lowest Level Since China Ban

Bitcoin price in spotlight as mining difficulty has hit its lowest level in months. дальше »

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Crypto Con Empire Collapses As Mastermind Faces 20 Years

A man accused of running a large-scale crypto romance scam was given a heavy federal sentence this week. According to court records and Justice Department statements, Daren Li, a dual national of China and St. дальше »

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Hong Kong moves on stablecoin licenses and crypto rules despite China stance

Hong Kong is accelerating efforts to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem, advancing stablecoin licensing and expanding crypto market infrastructure even as mainland China maintains a strict ban on cryptocurrency activity. дальше »

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China Bitcoin legalization is priced at 5% but Beijing’s February 2026 Ban 2.0 made one detail brutal

Polymarket traders are pricing the prospect of China legalizing onshore Bitcoin purchases at roughly 5%. At first glance, the number appears dismissive. Still, it raises the question of whether the Chinese government will explicitly permit citizens to convert renminbi into Bitcoin within mainland China by the end of 2026. дальше »

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US Sentences Fugitive To 20 Years In Prison For $73 Million International Crypto Scam

A US court sentenced a dual national of China and St. Kitts to 20 years in U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a $73 million global cryptocurrency fraud and laundering scheme. A federal judge in California has sentenced Daren Li, who is a fugitive after removing an ankle electronic monitoring device in December, in absentia for his […] дальше »

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Bitcoin far from a bottom? Analysts flag 50% drop amid China’s treasury moves

Risk management is taking center stage amid rising market FUD.  From a technical perspective, the crypto market has wiped out more than $1 trillion in under a month, forcing investors to repositioThe post Bitcoin far from a bottom? Analysts flag 50% drop amid China’s treasury moves appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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XRP price prediction: How could China’s Treasury sell call impact XRP?

Ripple’s XRP has continued to weaken in recent sessions, sliding from zones above $2.00 down toward the current $1.40 area. A steep sell-off seen earlier this week left technical indicators in bearish territory: the 50-day moving average remains overhead resistance,… дальше »

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Why Bitcoin faces a brutal liquidity trap because China’s $298B of US Treasuries are up for sale

China’s gradual retreat from US government debt is evolving from a quiet background trend into an explicit risk-management signal, and Bitcoin traders are watching the market for the next domino. The immediate trigger for this renewed anxiety came on Feb. дальше »

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Crypto market on edge as China asks banks to dump US Treasuries

The crypto market remained on edge on Monday, Feb. 9, as the recent recovery faltered, and after China continued to decouple from the U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) retreated below the key support level at $70,000, while the market capitalization of all… дальше »

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China Accelerates De-Dollarization Push as LiquidChain’s Presale Momentum Builds

What to Know: China is accelerating efforts to bypass the US dollar in trade, creating a fragmented global financial system that increases the need for neutral settlement layers. The crypto market faces similar fragmentation issues, with liquidity isolated across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, creating demand for interoperability solutions. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Falls By Over 11% In Steepest Drop Since China’s 2021 Mining Ban

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 11% As Hashrate Plunges And Miner Pressure Mounts

Bitcoin’s mining network has recorded a sharp 11% difficulty adjustment downward, marking the largest negative change since China’s sweeping mining ban in 2021 and ranking among the biggest drops in Bitcoin’s history. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 China Ban

Financial estimates indicate major BTC mining players like Marathon Digital were already under pressure, with production costs reaching nearly $68,000 per coin in late 2025. The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 China Ban appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trump disclaims UAE World Liberty stake knowledge, Gemini exits, China bans yuan stablecoins | Weekly Recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, President Donald Trump denied awareness of reported UAE investment in World Liberty Financial, and China’s central bank joined nine agencies in banning unapproved yuan-linked stablecoins. дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Falls By 11% In Largest Drop Since China’s Ban – Details

Recent data shows that the Bitcoin mining difficulty has experienced a major decline in the last day. This development follows significant bearish price struggles in the past week, which saw Bitcoin fall by an aggregate 11%. дальше »

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Bitcoin difficulty drops by over 11%, sharpest drop since 2021 China ban

The Bitcoin network's mining difficulty dropped by as much as 27% within a single adjustment period during China's 2021 crypto mining ban. дальше »

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Best Crypto to Invest In in 2026: Pi Network and Berachain Suffer Losses, Creating a Flight to Quality Where DeepSnitch AI Emerges as the Best Crypto to Invest In

China bans RMB stablecoins, affecting the best crypto to invest in. While Berachain and Pi Network face issues, DeepSnitch AI offers 50x growth potential. дальше »

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China Tightens Crypto Crackdown: PBoC Targets RWA Tokens, Stablecoins, Mining & Trading

Key Takeaways: The immediately remarkable point is that the new announcement from the central bank and competent authorities informs the continuous restriction on crypto trading, mining operations and token issuance The post China Tightens Crypto Crackdown: PBoC Targets RWA Tokens, Stablecoins, Mining & Trading appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization

China’s financial regulators have expanded the country’s crypto crackdown, explicitly targeting stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization. The post China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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China bans stablecoin and RWA issuance by foreign and domestic companies

The latest announcement from the People's Bank of China follows months of flip-flopping on privately issued yuan-pegged stablecoins. дальше »

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China Enacts Fresh Crypto Crackdown

People's Bank of China (PBOC) and seven other top-tier ministries have issued a sweeping joint decree that officially criminalizes offshore token issuance. дальше »

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China moves to block offshore yuan-backed stablecoin issuance

China's stablecoin ban could tighten global crypto regulations, impacting financial innovation and cross-border digital currency flows. The post China moves to block offshore yuan-backed stablecoin issuance appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Is China building gold-backed digital assets? Treasury Secretary thinks it’s possible

Hong Kong's sandbox role allows China to explore new financial technologies, like a gold-backed digital asset. Why does it matter? It could potentially be a stable alternative to the dollar. дальше »

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World Liberty Financial draws Congressional probe over reported UAE investment

A senior Democratic lawmaker has launched a formal investigation into World Liberty Financial Inc (WLF), demanding information and documents over reported foreign investments and potential links between the crypto company, national security policy, and U. дальше »

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Sana Ebrahimi: Iran prioritizes Islamic doctrine over citizen welfare, the regime’s dependency on Russia and China undermines its revolutionary ideals, and systemic gender apartheid persists | Bankless

Iran's regime prioritizes ideology over citizen welfare, fueling protests for freedom and human rights. The post Sana Ebrahimi: Iran prioritizes Islamic doctrine over citizen welfare, the regime’s dependency on Russia and China undermines its revolutionary ideals, and systemic gender apartheid persists | Bankless appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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China targets global reserve currency status but capital controls push traders toward USDT and Bitcoin

China seeks to make the renminbi a true reserve currency, but the numbers reveal a story in which Beijing's capital controls create conditions for Bitcoin and dollar stablecoins to thrive as workarounds rather than competitors. дальше »

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Morning Brief: Asian stocks slide as Korea tumbles; China manufacturing grows

Asian markets opened the week under heavy pressure as a sharp selloff in South Korean equities set the tone for the region, while investors weighed mixed signals from China’s manufacturing sector, steep losses in precious metals, sliding oil prices, and a major leadership development at Walt Disney. дальше »

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Bitcoin hashrate drops 12% in worst drawdown since China mining ban: CryptoQuant

A severe winter storm has forced US miners to curtail operations, dragging bitcoin’s hashrate, output and miner margins to their weakest levels in months. дальше »

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Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods over China deal

Trump's tariff threat could strain US-Canada relations, impacting trade dynamics and potentially forcing Canada to reconsider its China strategy. The post Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canadian goods over China deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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TikTok US business gets green light from US and China for sale

The sale's approval may ease geopolitical tensions, enhance data security, and reshape the tech landscape with increased American oversight. The post TikTok US business gets green light from US and China for sale appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Western Tensions and Fed Pressure Create Unexpected Opportunities for China

Trust in the US dollar has come under pressure amid intensified scrutiny of the Federal Reserve. Geopolitical tensions have also risen, stemming from disputes tied to Washington’s interest in Greenland. дальше »

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Bitcoin lags as global liquidity surges - Why is BTC's reaction delayed?

Global liquidity is surging towards record highs in 2026, reaching around $123-130 trillion. This boost was primarily due to China's accelerating M2 expansion. However, Bitcoin [BTC] continues to lagThe post Bitcoin lags as global liquidity surges - Why is BTC's reaction delayed? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Adoption Heats Up Worldwide: Dirham Stablecoins, Digital Yuan Deposits & More

Crypto adoption gained momentum this week, with governments and financial authorities of the UAE, India, China, and Turkmenistan showing big signs. дальше »

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China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules

China’s move to pay interest on the digital yuan is colliding with the GENIUS Act’s ban on stablecoin yields, intensifying questions over whether US digital dollars can remain competitive. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO Defends China’s CBDC Interest Policy — But Why?

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is pointing to China as a model for US stablecoin policy. The timing raises questions about his motives. Armstrong’s defense of China’s central bank digital currency interest payments comes as his company fights to preserve a key revenue stream under threat from the US banking lobby. дальше »

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China hacks US Congressional Committee email systems as part of Salt Typhoon espionage: FT

This breach could strain US-China relations further, impacting diplomatic efforts and increasing cybersecurity tensions globally. The post China hacks US Congressional Committee email systems as part of Salt Typhoon espionage: FT appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin RWA tokenization faces sweeping China ban

China labels RWA tokenization illegal, targeting onshore and Hong Kong Web3 service chains. Seven major Chinese financial industry associations jointly declared real-world asset (RWA) tokenization an illegal financial activity, according to a local report in China. The China Internet Finance… дальше »

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Here’s the Sei (SEI) Price if Regulated Capital Fully Moves Onchain

The Sei (SEI) price enters January trading around $0. 1248, but recent developments have pushed the network back into focus.   In December, Sei embedded its wallet directly into Xiaomi smartphones shipped outside China and the U. дальше »

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Russia cracks down on illegal crypto miners, India lobbies for CBDCs: Global Express

India is urging other countries to develop CBDCs, and China is expanding the use of its digital yuan, allowing banks to offer interest on e-CNY wallets. дальше »

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China Breaks CBDC Orthodoxy: Digital Yuan to Pay Interest Starting 2026

China’s digital yuan entered a new era on January 1, 2026, as wallet balances began accruing interest at demand deposit rates. The move marks a decisive break from the prevailing global consensus that central bank digital currencies should remain non-interest-bearing. дальше »

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US Banks’ Push To Ban Stablecoin Rewards Could Hand Global Advantage To China, Execs Warn

After China’s latest move with its Digital Yuan, multiple crypto industry executives have cautioned that the US banks’ push to prohibit all interest payments on stablecoins could give a major advantage to their global rivals. дальше »

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Coinbase Warns: Digital Dollar Policy Risks Losing Ground to e-CNY

As China plans to offer interest on its digital yuan, a Coinbase executive warns that U.S. legislation banning stablecoin yield could hand a critical advantage to global competitors. The post Coinbase Warns: Digital Dollar Policy Risks Losing Ground to e-CNY appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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