Bitcoin and crypto ownership in China have been debated and have raised policy questions for years. But a recent Shanghai court ruling clarified that it’s perfectly legal for citizens to hold, buy, and sell Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Related Reading: XRP Gains Momentum: Whale Activity Points To $15 Breakthrough Judge Sun Jie of the Shangai Songjiang People’s Court explained in an article via WeChat that it’s not illegal for Chinese citizens to hold cryptos, even though the courts have already ruled that business entities are not allowed to keep, buy, or sell cryptocurrencies at will. Jie’s insights were part of a case review on a lawsuit involving two companies in an initial coin offering that’s illegal in the country. Coin Offerings Remain Illegal Judge Sun Jie’s comments were part of a case review involving two companies engaged with digital assets in 2017. According to records, an agricultural company expressed its intention to finance a digital asset. It then worked with an investment company to draft its whitepaper and issue the tokens. A Shanghai court has released an opinion stating that the personal ownership of cryptocurrencies is not against Chinese law, offering explicit legal clarity for crypto holders on the mainland amid a record-setting bitcoinprice surge. Sun Jie, a judge at the Shanghai Songjiang… pic.twitter.com/NfclXYh3o7 — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 21, 2024 Then, the agricultural company approved a Blockchain Incubator Agreement with the investment firm. After drafting the token’s whitepaper, the investment company was paid 300,000 Yuan for its services. Under this premise, the agricultural company expected that the investment firm would release the tokens. It was the start of a misunderstanding, leading the company to seek a full refund. Planned Token Financing And Release Is ‘Potentially Illegal’ In Judge Jie’s notes, the planned financing and release of these tokens are potentially illegal. The planned initial coin offering falls under unlawful public financing. The court has ruled that no organization or individual can illegally finance or issue digital assets. The complaint of the agricultural company is deemed invalid by the court since the planned financing and token release would have been illegal. Still, the court instructed the investment firm to reimburse 250,000 yuan after careful evaluation. Related Reading: Solana Market Cap Hits Milestone: $400 Price Target Gains Traction Court Raises Risks Of Cryptocurrencies In the same notes, Judge Sun Jie explained that holding cryptocurrencies is not illegal. However, she explained that the Chinese government imposes strict restrictions because of the risks involved. However, the rules on cryptocurrencies change in business since crypto use can impact the financial and economic order. Judge Sun Jie says these are the primary reasons why Chinese laws impose strict rules on the use of cryptocurrencies. China first banned initial coin offerings and closed online crypto exchanges in 2017. The authorities continued their campaign against crypto in 2021 and even banned mining and other cryptocurrency-related businesses. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView
A recent ruling by the Shanghai Songjiang People’s Court has clarified that owning cryptocurrencies is not illegal in China. The Nov. 18 judgment established that digital assets have “property attributes” under Chinese law. However, their use is strictly limited to personal ownership and as commodities, not as legal tender or investment tools. Judge Sun Jie […]
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has warned the public about two foreign-based crypto companies allegedly misrepresenting themselves as banks. The firms were found to have used the term “bank” when describing their products and services, potentially misleading consumers. HKMA Cracks Down On Crypto Firms Posing As Banks The HKMA, which also serves as Hong Kong’s central […]
HashKey Group Chairman and CEO Xiao Feng has indicated that China’s stringent stance on cryptocurrencies could soften within the next two years, influenced by the pro-crypto policies expected under US President-elect Donald Trump. Xiao believes that clear regulatory support in the United States could serve as a catalyst for China to reconsider its current ban. […]
China-based crypto mining chip designer Nano Labs is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for its products through its business account on Coinbase, according to a Nov. 11 statement. The firm said it adopted Bitcoin payments in response to increasing demand for digital currency options in the tech world. It added that the payment flexibility is […]
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State authorities in China are now patching loopholes in the national confidentiality regulations after they discovered that one of their colleagues assigned in a confidential unit sold state secrets to foreign contacts to pay off its debt incurred from crypto investment losses. This incident prompts Chinese officials to assess their confidentiality system closely to address […]
The trials will allow for anonymous registration on a regulated stablecoin app and the purchase of tokenized financial products for mainland Chinese in Hong Kong.
No need to download or pull up an app to pay with the Chinese CBDC on Huawei phones now.
Foreign real estate deals near sensitive U.S. military bases will get more government scrutiny under a new rule from the U.S. Department of the Treasury that has emerged after President Joe Biden ordered a China-tied crypto mining operation beside a Wyoming nuclear missile base shut down earlier this year.
The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction.
Bitcoin may strengthen its status as a hedge against monetary debasement due to China’s plans for over $1.4 trillion in new debt, raising interest among traders.
Analysts often claim China is winning the quantum race but available research indicates otherwise.
Quantum bits currently require temperatures between approximately -200 degrees Celsius to -270 degrees Celsius to operate properly.
China's highly-anticipated fiscal stimulus announcement fell short of expectations, reducing the likelihood of capital flows into Chinese equities.
Bitcoin (BTC) may experience increased volatility in the coming days, driven by speculation surrounding another Chinese fiscal stimulus announcement and the expiration of BTC options worth $1.1 billion. Chinese Stimulus Measures To Help Bitcoin? According to the State Council Information Office, China’s Finance Minister, Lan Fo’an, is expected to provide details on upcoming fiscal stimulus measures during a press conference on Saturday. These measures aim to stimulate economic activity in the country. On September 24, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut interest rates on existing mortgages by 0.5% and lowered reserve requirement ratios for banks to boost market liquidity. The global crypto market is increasingly paying attention to China’s stimulus plans, as enhanced liquidity could positively impact the prices of digital assets like BTC. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Bull Run Over? Top Analyst Predicts What’s Next For Crypto While the announcement is anticipated, confirmation of another round of fiscal measures, especially if they exceed market expectations, could significantly boost risk-on assets like Bitcoin. In addition, if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decides to cut key interest rates further, it could increase investor appetite for riskier assets, including digital currencies known for their volatility. Currently, prediction markets are speculating at least another 50 basis points (bps) cut in interest rates by the end of the year. Such a move would increase global liquidity and help BTC avoid a capitulation that could cause its price to crash into the high $40k range. BTC Options Expiry Could Trigger Price Volatility Another factor that could impact Bitcoin’s price volatility is the $1.1 billion worth of 18,000 BTC options set to expire on October 11. At press time, the put-call ratio is 0.91, indicating a slight tilt toward put options. With Bitcoin hovering around $60,000, the chances of reaching the “max pain” price of $62,000 are growing. For those who are uninitiated, “max pain” refers to the price level where the most options traders are likely to incur losses. While Bitcoin has recently benefited from global interest rate cuts, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential election in November have made it difficult to predict BTC’s future price movement. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Fails At MA-200, Is A Crash To $52,000 Coming? Despite the challenges above, some trading firms and crypto analysts are confident about the resiliency of digital assets and the potential for a Q4 2024 crypto rally. For instance, crypto trading firm QCP Capital noted that Bitcoin’s swift recovery following the Iranian offensive against Israel indicated its strong demand among investors. Similarly, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined three major factors that could help the BTC price “melt-up” to a new all-time-high (ATH) of close to $80,000 in Q4 2024. BTC trades at $62,086 at press time, up 2.7% in the last 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
The lack of new measures and announcements of new stimulus at a Chinese briefing today pared hopes of a long-drawn stimulus package - one that contributed to a bitcoin run in the past few weeks.
The former minister called on Beijing to study the industry in light of Republican candidate Donald Trump's comments on crypto.
Bitcoin’s monthly close could reverse a 6-month-long downtrend and signal traders’ intent to push BTC price to new highs.
Bitcoin’s monthly close could reverse a 6-month-long downtrend and signal traders’ intent to push BTC price to new highs.
Bitcoin’s monthly close could reverse a 6-month-long downtrend and signal traders’ intent to push BTC price to new highs.
Lou Jiwei stressed that China must assess cryptocurrency developments, particularly as the US shifts policy on Bitcoin ETFs.
Lou Jiwei stressed that China must assess cryptocurrency developments, particularly as the US shifts policy on Bitcoin ETFs.
Lou Jiwei stresses that China must assess cryptocurrency developments, particularly as the US shifts policy on Bitcoin ETFs.
According to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju, Chinese mining pools control 55% of the network hashrate, while US mining pools control 40%.
Bitcoin lost momentum as weak macroeconomic data, fear of a stock market correction, and worries over the upcoming US elections impacted investor sentiment.
Bitcoin (BTC) could benefit from the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) decision to cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points (bps). China Injects Economic Stimulus, Will Bitcoin Benefit? In an announcement on September 24, 2024, the Chinese central bank stated it had slashed the RRR by 50bps. The move bears semblance to […]
Will this week’s $8.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry fuel a rally to $70,000 or should traders anticipate a correction?
Will this week’s $8.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry fuel a rally to $70,000 or should traders anticipate a correction?
Bitcoin price wobbles near $58,000 as uncertainty over the Fed’s monetary policy decision looms and traders eyeball weak economic data in China.
Launched in 2017, Feixiaohao is one of the many Chinese websites that remained operational even after the major cryptocurrency ban was enforced in China in 2021.