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Why Is China Banning Bitcoin?

On December 3, 2013, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced a ban on Bitcoin. The PBOC’s announcement directed Chinese financial institutions to stop accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment.

The ban was motivated by concerns over money laundering and capital flight.

The PBOC’s announcement sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin community. The value of Bitcoin plummeted, and trading in China all but dried up.

NOTE: WARNING: Trading in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is highly speculative and involves substantial risk of loss. The Chinese government has recently taken steps to ban trading in Bitcoin, including over-the-counter services, and may take additional measures to restrict the use of digital currencies. Investors should be careful when considering any investment involving Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as they may be subject to sudden changes in value or could be completely outlawed by the Chinese government.

The ban was a major blow to Bitcoin in China, which had been one of the most active markets for the cryptocurrency. However, the ban did not completely extinguish Bitcoin activity in China.

In the years since the ban was instituted, Chinese investors have found ways to continue buying and selling Bitcoin. Local exchanges have sprung up to cater to demand, and over-the-counter trading has become popular.

The PBOC’s ban on Bitcoin was motivated by concerns over money laundering and capital flight. However, the ban has not completely extinguished Bitcoin activity in China.

Local exchanges have sprung up to cater to demand, and over-the-counter trading has become popular.

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