The HKMA and mainland Chinese regulators announced a cross-border blockchain platform to link cargo logistics data with electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut paperwork and friction in trade finance. The move signals stronger regulatory coordination to integrate Chinese supply chains with global markets.
Texas filed suit against TP-Link accusing the networking firm of deceptive marketing and of enabling the Chinese government to access American consumers' devices, the attorney general said Tuesday.
Victory Securities on Feb 10, 2026 permanently disabled purchasing and deposit functions for mainland Chinese users after months of gradual restrictions. The action fully cuts off onshore access to trading on the platform.
Bitcoin slipped after China told banks to reduce U.S. Treasury holdings, a signal of broader risk-off positioning as authorities increase gold purchases. The shift pressured risk assets and raised the prospect of heightened crypto volatility.
Sina reports the People’s Bank of China and seven government ministries have issued a sweeping mandate to eliminate emerging risks in the digital asset sector, signaling a renewed crackdown. The move increases pressure on domestic exchanges, OTC desks and crypto-related businesses and could shift activity offshore.
Kazakh officials say the country will develop Central Asia’s first dedicated “crypto city” with backing recently secured in China, aiming to attract miners, developers and investors. The move could deepen regional crypto infrastructure and investment ties.
U.S.-listed rare earth miners rallied Monday after reports President Trump is preparing an initiative to build a strategic stockpile of critical minerals to reduce reliance on China. Investors priced in possible policy support and increased demand for domestic extraction and processing.
China’s top state-owned space contractor said it will offer space tourism within five years, part of a broader acceleration of commercial flights and deep-space exploration amid competition with the United States.
President Trump said he supports passing crypto legislation after gaining political backing for the move, framing it as part of a bid to outcompete China. The announcement could accelerate Washington’s approach to digital-asset rules.
Google will move early development of its premium Pixel smartphones to Vietnam this year, relocating “new product introduction” work out of China, Nikkei Asia reports. The change is part of a wider effort to diversify manufacturing amid geopolitical and cost pressures.