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Chinese Tech Hub Follows Beijing With Ban on Crypto Promotion

A special economic zone in Guangzhou is following the lead of Beijing's financial district in banning activities that promote cryptocurrencies.

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Search Giant Baidu to Censor Crypto Discussions on Online Forum

Chinese search giant Baidu is joining Alibaba and Tencent in a move aimed to distance itself from cryptocurrency-related activities.

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WeChat, Alipay to Block Crypto Transactions on Payment Platforms

WeChat Pay and Alipay are scrambling to keep up with regulators after recent announcements regarding initial coin offerings and cryptocurrencies.

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Chinese Regulators Blast Crypto Fundraising in New Joint Warning

Five regulatory agencies in China have issued a warning against illegal fund raising and trading activities related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.

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Venues Banned from Hosting Crypto Events in Beijing's Finance District

Commercial properties in downtown Beijing have been ordered not to provide venues for events that promote cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin Price Climbs $400 In 20 Minutes to Reach 2-Week High

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has jumped 6.6 percent in quick succession pushing prices well above $6,600.

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Energy Firm Discloses Major Crypto Losses Amid Blockchain Rebrand

A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it's still seeking to rebrand around the tech.

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XRP Cryptocurrency Now Down 90% From 2018 Price High

XRP, the world's third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell to its lowest price of 2018 on Tuesday.

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Bulls Get Relief as Bitcoin Price Beats $6.5K Resistance

Bitcoin's price rose above $6,500 today, offering some respite for the badly battered bulls.

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