
China and the United States are competing for global leadership in blockchain, adopting contrasting approaches:
• China: Centralized efforts led by the government focus on the digital yuan, the Blockchain-Based Service Network (BSN), and decentralized digital identity systems (RealDID). It aims to strengthen its influence in global markets, especially in emerging economies.
• United States: Relies on private sector innovation, leading with projects like Ethereum, stablecoins (USDC, USDT), and tech startups. However, regulatory uncertainty poses a challenge to growth.
Both aim to define global standards but face hurdles: China must overcome global distrust of its state control, while the US needs to address regulatory fragmentation. This competition will shape the future of blockchain and global economic dynamics.