七家协会联合警示涉虚拟货币等非法活动风险

Core Viewpoint - The rapid rise of virtual currency concepts has led to illegal activities such as fraud and illegal fundraising, prompting regulatory bodies in China to issue warnings and guidelines to prevent risks associated with virtual currencies and related activities [1][2][3][4] Group 1: Regulatory Actions - Chinese regulatory authorities, including the People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, have issued announcements to prevent risks related to token issuance and virtual currency trading [1][2] - Seven financial associations in China have reiterated that their members must not participate in the issuance or trading of virtual currencies or reality world asset tokens within the country [3] Group 2: Risks Associated with Virtual Currencies - Virtual currencies are not issued by monetary authorities and do not have the same legal status as fiat currencies, making them unsuitable for circulation in China [1] - Stablecoins currently fail to meet customer identification and anti-money laundering requirements, posing risks of being used for illegal activities such as money laundering and fundraising fraud [2] - The tokenization of real-world assets carries multiple risks, including false asset risks and speculative trading risks, and no such activities have been approved by Chinese financial authorities [2] Group 3: Public Warnings - The public is urged to be vigilant against various forms of virtual currency and real-world asset token activities, which are often associated with speculation and fraud [4] - Individuals are advised to avoid participating in virtual currency and real-world asset token activities, as well as illegal fundraising and securities issuance disguised as "mining" [4] - The public should report any suspicious activities related to virtual currencies and real-world asset tokens to regulatory authorities and law enforcement [4]