Bitcoin, Etherium and even Air Miles are all forms of non-sovereign assets. In a region famous for its forex controls, will the cryptowallet soon be used to pay suppliers?
Cooling measures may have stemmed the tied of overseas direct investment, but the central government is keen to ramp up foreign direct investment into Chinese businesses.
From a small Hong Kong office, a state-owned giant manages billions that bankroll global energy projects. Now, it's looking at taking its cash-pooling solutions global.
As the virtual currency's value explodes, one expert sees a day where it becomes a vital part of the treasury arsenal ... or even replaces the corporate treasurer entirely.