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GeneralBeginnerHong Kong is poised to become a global leader in AI adoption within the financial sector as the government prepares to launch a groundbreaking dual-track policy framework. This forward-thinking approach aims to strike a delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring robust regulatory…
#ai#china#finance
GeneralBeginnerThe Joint Working Group on Emerging Finance (JWEF) has expressed its support for a ‘Sandbox-first approach’ to facilitate the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) in India. The group, comprising representatives from various government departments and financial regulators, believes that…
#china#defi#european
GeneralBeginnerHong Kong has taken a proactive stance in regulating the burgeoning field of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by issuing comprehensive guidelines aimed at safeguarding consumer protection. This move underscores the region’s commitment to responsible technological advancement and underscores…
#ai#banks#china
GeneralBeginnerNvidia is tailoring a version of its latest flagship AI chip specifically for the Chinese market, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move comes amidst ongoing US export controls on advanced chip technology to China. The new chip series, unveiled in March 2024, is called…
#ai#china#jensen-huang
GeneralBeginnerChina is accelerating its brain-computer interface (BCI) program after successfully demonstrating a monkey controlling a robotic arm with its thoughts. This development signifies China’s ambition to become a global leader in brain chip technology. A newly formed committee will spearhead the…
#ai#china#elon-musk
GeneralBeginnerDWF Labs, a web3 investor and market maker, has launched a $20 million fund called the Cloudbreak Fund to support Web3 projects and founders in Chinese-speaking regions. This strategic move highlights DWF Labs’ commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Web3 ecosystem. The Cloudbreak…
#china#finance#gaming
GeneralBeginnerHong Kong has set its sights on decentralized finance (DeFi) and metaverse technologies. Government-backed studies by the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR) highlight these areas as ripe opportunities for growth. Hong Kong’s report on DeFi explores the sector’s…
#china#defi#government
GeneralBeginnerChina’s biggest payments app, Alipay, is making waves with its newest feature: an AI-powered “hair loss detector.” Nestled within Alipay’s “Medical Assistant” mini-app, this tool leverages artificial intelligence to analyze user photos and assess their risk of baldness. This unexpected addition to…
#ai#china
GeneralBeginnerHong Kong’s pilot program for the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (e-CNY), has launched, marking a significant step in the international exploration of CBDCs. However, a key limitation has emerged: the e-CNY wallets currently offered in Hong Kong lack person-to-person (P2P)…
#china#crypto#hong-kong
BitcoinBeginnerChinese authorities have cracked down on a significant underground banking operation involving the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT), according to reports. The racket is estimated to have moved a staggering $1.9 billion. Police forces successfully dismantled two illegal operations in the cities of…
#banks#china#scam
BitcoinBeginnerThe White House announced on May 13th, 2024, that President Biden has ordered the removal of a Chinese-owned cryptocurrency mining facility located near a sensitive military base in Wyoming. The order targets MineOne Cloud Computing Investment, a firm with significant Chinese ownership, and its…
#china#crypto#united-states
