Chinese ‘Crypto Dad’ faces government investigation
Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.
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Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.
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