Betting on Web3: the Beijing White Paper

Beijing White Paper
Beijing steps into the future with a new white paper, setting its sights on Web3 development and global digital economy leadership.

In an intriguing move, Beijing, the heart of China’s political and economic engine, has ushered in a groundbreaking white paper focusing on the innovation and expansion of the Web3 industry. This pivotal document, christened “Web3 Innovation and Development White Paper (2023)“, underscores the city’s commitment to leading the vanguard in future internet industry evolution. According to local media reports, the white paper was unveiled at the prominent Zhongguancun Forum by the Beijing Municipal Science & Technology Commission.

Beijing’s objective is clear: to morph into a global nexus of digital economic innovation. As part of its ambitious roadmap, the city’s bustling Chaoyang district will allocate a minimum of 100 million yuan (around $14 million) each year until 2025, stated Yang Hongfu, the director of the Zhongguancun Chaoyang Park management committee, during the forum.

A Strategic Timing Amidst Global Crypto Developments

Intriguingly, the release of Beijing’s white paper arrives on the cusp of new cryptocurrency regulations in Hong Kong. Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, noted the timing’s significance given the imminent introduction of Hong Kong’s crypto rules on June 1.

Last week, the city’s Securities and Futures Commission released a new rulebook, which allows retail investors to begin trading crypto as a new licensing regime for crypto platforms kicks in. This move, juxtaposed against a backdrop of the U.S. increased regulatory scrutiny of crypto and China’s ban on cryptocurrencies in 2021, suggests a strategic shift.

Beijing White Paper: Implications for the iGaming Industry

The unveiling of Beijing’s white paper has profound implications for the iGaming industry:

  1. Regulatory Adaptation: Beijing’s stance might inspire other jurisdictions to revisit their regulatory frameworks, potentially triggering a global shift towards crypto and web3 adoption.
  2. Technological Innovation: With Beijing championing web3, there will be an accelerated drive towards technological advancements in blockchain and digital currencies, possibly catalysing innovation within the iGaming sector, especially crypto lotteries, web3 lotteries and eSports.
  3. Market Expansion: The acceptance and support of web3 technologies by a major economy like China might stimulate the expansion of the iGaming market, particularly in Asia, a region ripe with potential growth.
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Harris Wilson

Harris Wilson

Harris is a Scottish writer who graduated with a degree in journalism. He has been working as a freelance writer for several prominent magazines and publications. Wilson's passion for football has led him to cover sports betting and the latest in the iGaming industry.