Hong Kong debuts China’s digital yuan pilot, prohibits peer-to-peer transfers

As a researcher with a background in financial technology and experience studying central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), I’m closely following the developments surrounding China’s e-CNY, particularly its expansion into Hong Kong. As a crypto investor, I’m excited to share that I can now access China’s central bank digital currency in Hong Kong. Beijing’s determination to … Read more

Solana (SOL) powers back

As a seasoned crypto investor with a few bull markets under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of altcoins making waves during a Bitcoin rally. And right now, Solana (SOL) is one of those coins that’s catching the attention of many investors, myself included. I, as an analyst, have observed that Bitcoin‘s recovery from … Read more

Chinese Crypto Mining Company Found Too Close to US Military Base, Kicked Out

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in global politics, I believe that the ongoing tensions between the US and China pose significant risks to various industries, including cryptocurrency. The recent escalation of tariffs and the US government’s decision to forcefully remove a Chinese mining company from land near a sensitive military installation … Read more

XLink Bitcoin Bridge Resumes After $10M Hack Recovery

As a researcher with experience in blockchain security, I find the XLink bridge incident deeply concerning. Having closely followed the developments surrounding this breach, I can’t help but be alarmed by the ease with which the hacker managed to compromise XLink’s Ethereum and BSC endpoints, resulting in a significant financial loss. I, as an analyst, … Read more

SWIFT’s Wen Yang Discusses CBDC System Interoperability

As a researcher with experience in the field of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), I find Web Yang’s insights in the interview with the 21st Century Business Herald both intriguing and concerning. The rapid pace at which economies are adopting CBDCs is commendable, but it also presents a significant challenge: achieving interoperability among these systems … Read more