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Alibaba Plans Deposit Tokens as Ant Group and JD.com Halt Under Mainland Stablecoin Restrictions
- Deposit token represents direct claim on bank deposits and is regulated.
- Chinese firms maintain stablecoin activities abroad for Belt and Road and forex markets.
Friday, 14/11/2025 | 15:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
US Could Treat $13B Bitcoin “Seizures as Policy”, CFTC Advisor Says Amid Chinese Accusations
- China calls the theft a “state-level hacker operation” and a classic “black eats black” case.
- Chen Zhi remains outside US custody while his attorney seeks more time to trace the seized Bitcoin.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 16:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hong Kong Moves Forward with Stablecoins While Beijing Signals Concern
- Chinese firms halt Hong Kong stablecoin plans as Beijing raises concerns over controlled digital currencies.
- SFC addresses over 150 participants on risk management for digital asset and tokenised funds.
Monday, 20/10/2025 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
US-China Tensions May Ease as Trump Hints While Stocks Fall and Crypto Suffers Largest Day Sell-Off
- Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese goods taking effect next month, increasing trade pressure.
- US stocks fell, Bitcoin dropped 9%, altcoins fell over 50%, while ETFs remained largely unaffected.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 16:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From Hong Kong to Global Trade: China’s Bid to Put the RMB on the Stablecoin Map
- China's State Council reportedly is reviewing a draft roadmap that would, for the first time, consider allowing RMB-linked stablecoins, alongside targets for overseas RMB use and a risk-control framework.
- Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) took effect on 1 August 2025, establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 10:53 GMT by
Yolanda Tree
Nvidia Visits TSMC as China Clouds Gather Over AI Chips
- Huang popped to Taipei to meet TSMC with six fresh Nvidia chips on the way.
- China is souring on Nvidia’s H20. Reports say production is being paused.
- Nvidia is talking with the U.S. government about a new, compliant chip for China.
Friday, 22/08/2025 | 08:26 GMT by
Louis Parks
China Tells Tech Giants to Cool It on Nvidia H20 Chips
- Chinese firms urged to ditch Nvidia’s chips for local alternatives over security concerns.
- Move boosts domestic chipmakers while threatening Nvidia and AMD's China sales.
- Today the pressure is on Nvidia, but AMD is most likely in the crosshairs, too.
Wednesday, 13/08/2025 | 07:14 GMT by
Louis Parks
How Jensen Huang Got Trump to Greenlight AI Chips for China
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang personally lobbied Trump to reverse the AI chip ban to China.
- The campaign blended flattery, economic logic, and geopolitical theater.
- Trump reversed his stance, letting Nvidia resume chip sales—with conditions.
Wednesday, 23/07/2025 | 06:34 GMT by
Louis Parks
Nvidia Makes Memes, AI, Money as H20 Chip Sales to China Resume
- Nvidia has filed to resume Chinese H20 AI chip exports after U.S. assurances on approvals.
- The pause would cost Nvidia a potential $8 billion hit in Q2, the company claimed.
- A geopolitical play and a huge win for Nvidia—but no military-grade chips yet.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 09:39 GMT by
Louis Parks
Spare a Thought for LVMH—The Canary in the Coal Mine?
- LVMH’s Q1 profits plunged, missing forecasts amid cooling China demand, US tariffs.
- Bernard Arnault drops from world’s richest to 7th richest, as LVMH stock slumps.
- Macro headwinds—slowing Chinese demand, trade tensions, strip luxury’s growth veneer.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 08:27 GMT by
Louis Parks
From IPOs to Buyouts: Why Are Retail FX Brokers Changing Hands?
- eToro, Saxo Bank, OANDA, and now iForex and AvaTrade—Paul Golden dissects the lucrative deals behind the retail broker buyouts. What makes these companies so attractive?
- He also highlighted how rising margin debt on US brokerage accounts has increased risk for traders and discussed China’s strategy to attract investor interest.
Wednesday, 25/06/2025 | 10:36 GMT by
Paul Golden
New Details on MetaTrader Crash in China: Outage Lasted Over a Week, Affected New Users
- FinanceMagnates.com learned that MetaQuotes' platforms were inaccessible to new Chinese users in late May.
- The disruption may be linked to China's mandatory anti-fraud surveillance apps, which could have identified MT4/5 software as scam applications.
- The connectivity issues were resolved only after MetaQuotes released emergency updates.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 10:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
MetaTrader Blocked in China? Users Unable to See FX/CFD Broker Servers
- Domestic IP access to MetaQuotes' platforms seems to be blocked, preventing traders from connecting to international brokers.
- Investors are using VPNs and alternative connection methods as workarounds.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The Art of the Deal? US-China Trade Results Unclear
- Trump claims "total reset" in US-China trade relations, offers minimal details.
- The potential gift of a Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar to Trump sparks legal, ethical debate.
- Critics question legality and optics of accepting gift during ongoing negotiations.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 08:52 GMT by
Louis Parks
eToro Users Gain Full Access to Hong Kong's $5 Trillion Market
- eToro is adding all Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed securities to its platform, expanding user access to Chinese and Asian instruments.
- 22% of global investors expect Chinese markets to deliver the best returns in the next five years.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 07:19 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Why is Bitcoin Going Down? China’s 34% Tariff Deepens Market Decline
- The tariff announcement has led to a broader market sell-off, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling more than 2% and 3%, respectively.
- The future direction of the trade war remains uncertain, with the U.S. and its allies, including the European Union, weighing their next moves.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 14:19 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Goodbye to Cheap Online Shopping—Trump Closes de Minimis Loophole
- Trump kills the de minimis exemption, causing price hikes for online purchases from China.
- Expect longer delivery times as packages from China face increased scrutiny.
- Retailers like Shein and Temu will need to adjust their strategies due to these changes.
Wednesday, 05/02/2025 | 09:18 GMT by
Louis Parks
BTCUSD Eyes Breakout: CNB Weighs $7B Bitcoin Purchase While China Offloads $20B
- The Czech National Bank is considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset, with a decision due on January 30.
- Institutional buyers, including BlackRock, have continued to accumulate Bitcoin, with a $600 million purchase.
Wednesday, 29/01/2025 | 10:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Wall Street Bitcoin Miners Equipment Worth Millions Stranded as U.S. Tightens Screws
- U.S. Customs is allegedly detaining the latest-model Bitmain Bitcoin mining equipment at multiple ports.
- Bitcoin mining firms from Wall Street face mounting storage fees and delays exceeding two months.
Tuesday, 26/11/2024 | 08:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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