China Bans Crypto Currencies and Related Services


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09.24.2021 | Blockchain & E-Transactions Law , Blog Articles , Cryptocurrency , , China Bans Crypto Currencies and Related Services The People’s Bank of China (“PBOC”) announced this morning that it is banning crypto currencies and related services, including “trading, order matching, token issuance and derivatives for virtual currencies are strictly prohibited.” CNBC and other outlets reported that the ban also extends to overseas exchanges serving Chinese residents: “’Overseas virtual currency exchanges that use the internet to offer services to domestic residents is also considered illegal financial activity,” the PBOC said, according to a CNBC translation of the comments.” CNBC...