Bitcoin Price Buoyant as China Tightens Capital Outflows
While Bitcoin price has been rather calm as of late, the return of Bitcoin volatility could be around the corner as China introduces new capital controls. China Tightens Grip on Capital. Confirmation is coming out of China that new regulations are being placed on how businesses move capital in and out of the country. Considering the impact of China on Bitcoin, the price could be due for another spike. One source familiar with the matter told Reuters: “The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has begun vetting transfers abroad worth $5 million or more and is stepping up scrutiny....
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That said, the Chinese government wants to crack down on Bitcoin-related capital outflows. Bitcoin has always been of keen interest to the Chinese crowd. Most people in China see cryptocurrency as can investment vehicle and use it for high-frequency trading. But with the current economic turmoil in the country, Bitcoin is a way to circumvent capital controls. Singapore-based newspaper The Straits Times seems to agree with this sentiment, as they dedicated an entire article to Bitcoin. The Chinese government has to address many different problems at the same time. One of their biggest....
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