As one of the iconic businesses of the last decade, Airbnb’s decision to list its shares is a significant moment for America’s capital markets, especially given the preference of many Silicon Valley … ( read…
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UK companies are still optimistic about doing business in China
Despite increasing political tensions between the two countries, British companies remain optimistic about their business prospects in China, according to a new survey. ( read original story …)
Huobi’s HUSD Stablecoin to Run on Nervos Blockchain
China’s Nervos picks Huobi’s HUSD as the first available stablecoin on its blockchain amid a DeFi boom in China. ( read original story …)
JD Health shares jump 60% after becoming Hong Kong’s largest IPO of 2020
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. Shares of JD Health, the health care unit of Chinese e-commerce … ( read original…
Simplex Launches Global Onramp For Crypto’s Online Bankers
Fintech company Simplex has released an online B2B crypto banking solution that could allow far-flung global customers the same regulated security as consumer banks. Known … ( read original story …)
Scandal Dogs AstraZeneca’s Vaccine Partner in China
Swedish drugmaker has joined with a huge Asian company to produce a Covid-19 vaccine in China, where shady reputations are common in the pharmaceutical industry. ( read original story …)
Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector Market Expected to Exceed USD 10,287 million by 2026
Selbyville, Delaware The report for Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector Market offers Market an assiduous analysis of contemporary market trends, driving factors, consumer behaviour, key player … ( read original story …)
Blockchain Bites: $187M Blockchain Bond, $522M BTC Mining Revenue and ‘Ethereum-First’ Institutional Investors
Singapore is funding blockchain R&D. Borse Stuttgart’s crypto app saw $1.21B in trading volumes. Grayscale is seeing a growing number of “Ethereum-first” institutional buyers. ( read original story …)
China seeks Biden ‘reset’ of US-Sino relations
President-elect Joe Biden should scrap President Trump’s policies toward China and “launch dialogues at all levels” with Beijing, according to a senior Chinese diplomat. ( read original story …)
China second to US in global arms market with three firms in top 10 manufacturers
Three Chinese arms companies have been ranked among the world’s top 10 for weapons sales in 2019 in a Stockholm security think tank’s annual list of the largest arms manufacturers. The United States … (…
Blockchain to boost global GDP by $1.7tn
New analysis by PwC shows blockchain technology has the potential to boost the global gross domestic product by $1.76 trillion over the next decade. ( read original story …)
Another Crypto Exchange Halts Withdrawals as China Detains Founder
CEO Global, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that the Chinese authorities have taken one of its founders under the latest crackdown on fraudulent SIM card and bank account … ( read original story…
Xinhua Silk Road: China’s iconic sedan brand Hongqi unveils new luxury electric SUV model E-HS9 at Boao Forum
Hongqi, a brand under China’s leading automaker FAW Group, unveiled its new model E-HS9 at the 2020 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs late Friday. Hongqi E-HS9 is the first full-size all-electric SUV … ( read original…
