The central bank's 8 departments released new regulations titled "Notice on Further Preventing and Handling Risks Related to Virtual Currencies". What does this frequent activity mean?
Continuing the high-pressure crackdown on speculation and illegal finance, while providing a regulatory framework and operational path for the tokenization of quality real assets going abroad, but the compliance threshold is very high, emphasizing substance over form.
I looked it over and have extracted the key points for you. Here’s a quick overview:
1. The stance on virtual currencies remains unchanged.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, etc. do not have legal tender status, and related activities (exchange, trading, ICO, as payment tools, etc.) within the country are all considered illegal financial activities and are strictly prohibited. No services may be provided from abroad to domestic entities.
2. First clear definition of RWA tokenization.
Using cryptographic technology, distributed ledgers, etc., to convert physical assets or rights (such as ownership, income rights) into tokens or similar certificates for issuance and trading activities.
3. Domestic RWA attitude.
In principle, strictly prohibited. Engaging in RWA tokenization within the country and providing intermediary, technical support, etc., is suspected illegal fundraising and public issuance of securities, all of which are banned (unless approved by the competent authority and conducted through specific financial infrastructure).
4. Opening up overseas issuance pathways.
The biggest highlight is the allowance of the “domestic assets, overseas issuance, domestic filing” model. Quality domestic assets can be compliantly issued and listed abroad in the form of RWAs, following the filing system of the Securities Regulatory Commission, negative list management, and penetrating supervision. This is seen as a compliant channel for “domestic assets going abroad.”
5. Regulatory principles.
Same business, same risk, same rules. RWA is essentially included in the category of asset-backed securities (ABS) or security tokens, strictly regulated by the Securities Regulatory Commission, National Development and Reform Commission, State Administration of Foreign Exchange, etc., according to their responsibilities, without relaxation due to technological forms.
In a word, positive news for the crypto market!
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