Crypto law in China
Oldest entry on this page last reviewed 10 July 2026
Not legal advice. General information only, not legal advice. Crypto law changes quickly and varies within jurisdictions. Verify with a qualified local lawyer before acting. Each statement carries its primary source and the date we last reviewed it.
Trading
Prohibited
Crypto trading and mining are prohibited.
The People’s Bank of China and other agencies declared all virtual-currency-related business activity illegal financial activity in 2021, prohibiting exchange services and cryptocurrency mining. Holding crypto is not itself criminalised, but there is no lawful domestic market.
- Regulator
- People’s Bank of China
Last reviewed 10 July 2026 by Craig Winder
Exchanges in China
Which exchanges quote CNY, and their licensing position.
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