SeizureMultichain2021
China Declares Crypto Transactions Illegal
China’s central bank reiterated a broad ban on crypto-related activities, escalating prior restrictions.
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Key Facts
Peak metricNationwide compliance impact
OutcomeAccelerated offshore migration of trading and service activity
ChainMultichain
Year2021
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regulationchinaenforcement
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