China deploys floating platform at Scarborough Shoal, raising concerns of expanded control

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Virtus Minerals secures US backing for cobalt and copper mines in DRC, challenging China’s grip

The US-backed acquisition by Virtus Minerals could diversify global cobalt supply, reducing China's dominance and impacting tech industries. The post Virtus Minerals secures US backing for cobalt and copper mines in DRC, challenging China’s grip appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jun 23, 10:53 AM

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China Crypto: PBOC’s Crypto Crackdown and Xiaowei Signal China’s Digital Future

China's PBOC recorded 2,000+ money laundering convictions in 2025 while Tencent's Xiaowei AI agent quietly advances Chinese crypto regulation via WeChat. The post China Crypto: PBOC’s Crypto Crackdown and Xiaowei Signal China’s Digital Future appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Jun 23, 10:29 AM

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Beijing imposes export controls on 10 US rare earth firms in retaliation for military blacklist

China's export controls on US rare earth firms could intensify global supply chain tensions, impacting technological and defense sectors. The post Beijing imposes export controls on 10 US rare earth firms in retaliation for military blacklist appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jun 23, 10:00 AM

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China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.

Jun 23, 9:02 AM

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US and Iran conclude technical talks in Switzerland, establish oversight committee

The establishment of an oversight committee may foster regional stability and economic impacts, influencing global oil markets and geopolitical dynamics. The post US and Iran conclude technical talks in Switzerland, establish oversight committee appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jun 23, 7:13 AM

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China targets virtual currency laundering in expanded anti money laundering push

China has outlined plans to strengthen anti-money laundering enforcement, expand scrutiny of virtual currency-related crime, and deepen international cooperation as authorities prepare the country’s financial security framework for the next five-year policy cycle. The People’s Bank of China said in…

Jun 23, 6:46 AM

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Dash Eyes the Philippines: Can Old Payment Coins Still Find Real Merchant Use?

BSP memo M-2026-023 bars privacy coins on Philippine VASPs as Dash courts merchants at PBW 2026. Here’s what adoption would require and the risks.

Jun 23, 6:36 AM

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Iran courts Asia’s largest oil importers under 60-day US sanctions waiver

Iran's temporary sanctions waiver could reshape oil markets and geopolitical dynamics, impacting global prices and diplomatic negotiations. The post Iran courts Asia’s largest oil importers under 60-day US sanctions waiver appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jun 23, 5:31 AM