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Alibaba's global e-commerce division is reportedly developing a bank-supported deposit token to facilitate cross-border payments as Beijing tightens rules on stablecoins.
China’s CVERC alleges that 127,000 BTC seized by U.S. agents belonged to the LuBian mining pool rather than being criminal proceeds. Reports from Global Times and PANews have amplified the claim, prompting fresh questions about cross‑border asset seizures.
China's DeepSeek AI forecasts renewed upside potential for XRP, Solana and Zcash into the end of 2025, citing macro and onchain signals. A recent Fed rate cut and a rebound after a month-long pullback are supporting risk-taking and altcoin strength.
An investigative picture has emerged of how the woman dubbed the ‘cryptoqueen’ amassed and then lost control of roughly $6.5 billion in Bitcoin, sparking forced sales, market volatility and renewed regulatory attention.
The U.S. Department of Justice has created the Scam Center Strike Force to coordinate federal action against crypto scams the DOJ says are linked to Chinese crime syndicates.
Chinese tax authorities are stepping up enforcement against individuals who failed to disclose earnings from overseas crypto investments, signaling higher compliance risk for cross-border traders and platforms.
Beijing says a long-unsolved disappearance of over 127,000 Bitcoin from former mining pool LuBian was the result of a covert U.S. seizure operation. The claim escalates crypto geopolitics and could pressure on-chain tracing, miner safety, and cross-border policy debates.
China's CVERC alleges the U.S. government seized 127,000 BTC (about $13 billion) tied to a 2020 LuBian mining pool hack, sparking fresh legal and geopolitical questions for the crypto market.
On October 13, 2025, Bitcoin and major stock indices rose significantly after former President Trump reassured investors with positive remarks about China. Market optimism grew as tariff fears faded and volatility decreased, highlighting renewed confidence ahead of key bank earnings and trade talks.
Bitcoin mining in Iran, largely driven by state-linked entities like the IRGC and Chinese partners, intensifies the country's energy shortages by consuming vast amounts of electricity, much of it subsidized or free. Despite official recognition and licensing since 2019, around 85% of mining remains illegal, worsening power outages and impacting domestic needs.