Category: beijing

University Of Cambridge Bitcoin Mining Map Shows China’s Hashrate Dropped To 46%

After the researchers from the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) project said that the website’s “Bitcoin Mining Map” had not been updated since April 2020, the map has finally…

China Has Dispersed Over $40 Million Of Digital Yuan In Red Envelopes, Report Reveals

China, which has arguably the most advanced digital currency project among leading nations, has so far handed out more than $40 million in red envelopes with digital yuan. The promotional…

Beijing And Suzhou Railways Now Accept Digital Yuan Payments For Ride Fares

Beijing subway has officially launched a new program that allows passengers to pay for rides with the central bank digital currency (CBDC) also known as the digital yuan. The news…

Hydropower Stations Up For Sale Amid China’s Crackdown On Crypto Mining

Small hydropower plants have been put up for sale in China as demand for their cheap energy decreases following the government’s crackdown on crypto miners. Just as with mining rigs,…

Figuring Out How Much Bitcoin Hashrate Resides In Mainland China Still A Mystery

Over the last few weeks, there have been many reports about crackdowns in China tied to bitcoin mining operations in various provinces. 30-day statistics show the hashrate has been fluctuating…

Over 3,000 ATMs In Beijing Offer Digital Yuan Withdrawals

Leading Chinese banks have introduced digital yuan withdrawals at more than 3,000 ATM locations in Beijing. Residents of the capital city will now be able to exchange their e-CNY funds…

China’s Qinghai Province Instructs Bitcoin Mining Operations To Shut Down

Following the report that indicates specific Chinese miners in the Xinjiang region were told by officials to shut down, another agency in Qinghai has informed miners to cease operations in…