Overview
- A joint notice from the PBoC and other national regulators declares all virtual‑currency business illegal and reiterates that Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins do not have legal tender status.
- Unapproved issuance of renminbi‑pegged stablecoins overseas is prohibited, including by offshore branches or affiliates controlled by Chinese firms.
- Real‑world‑asset tokenization is banned unless explicitly approved on designated infrastructure, and offshore providers are barred from serving mainland users.
- Regulators adopt a “same business, same risk, same rules” principle that extends restrictions and liability to overseas entities controlled by China‑based companies.
- The notice takes effect immediately, directs provinces to shut existing crypto‑mining and block new capacity, and requires banks, payment firms and internet platforms to cut services and help take down related sites and apps.