七协会首次亮剑：严禁机构开展虚拟货币、RWA代币相关业务

Core Viewpoint - The recent joint announcement by the People's Bank of China and 13 departments aims to combat virtual currency trading and speculation, with a specific focus on prohibiting activities related to Real World Asset (RWA) tokens for the first time [3][5]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - Seven major financial industry associations in China have issued a risk warning regarding virtual currencies and RWA tokens, stating that institutions must not engage in related business activities [3][5]. - The warning highlights the rapid rise in virtual currency-related concepts, which have been exploited by criminals for illegal fundraising and scams [3][4]. Group 2: Risks Associated with Stablecoins and RWAs - Stablecoins currently fail to meet requirements for customer identity verification and anti-money laundering, posing risks of being used for money laundering and illegal fundraising [5][6]. - The issuance and trading of RWA tokens are associated with multiple risks, including false asset risks and speculative trading risks, with no approved activities by Chinese financial authorities [5][6]. Group 3: Specific Prohibitions and Requirements - Financial institutions are prohibited from providing services related to the issuance and trading of virtual currencies and RWA tokens, including any form of financial support for virtual currency mining projects [7]. - Internet platform companies must not engage in marketing or technical services for virtual currency and RWA token activities, ensuring compliance in information dissemination [7]. Group 4: Public Awareness and Reporting - The associations emphasize the need for public vigilance against various forms of virtual currency and RWA token activities, urging individuals to report any suspicious activities to regulatory authorities [7].