央行等8部门：金融机构不得为虚拟货币相关业务活动提供账户开立、资金划转和清算结算等服务

Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and several regulatory bodies issued a notice to strengthen the management of financial, intermediary, and technical service institutions regarding virtual currency risks [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Categories Regulatory Actions - Financial institutions, including non-bank payment institutions, are prohibited from providing account opening, fund transfer, and clearing services for virtual currency-related activities [1][2]. - The issuance and sale of financial products related to virtual currencies are not allowed [1][2]. - Virtual currencies and related financial products cannot be included as collateral or pledged assets [1][2]. - Engaging in insurance business related to virtual currencies or including virtual currencies in insurance liability is prohibited [1][2]. Risk Management - There is an emphasis on enhancing risk monitoring, with a requirement to report any illegal or non-compliant issues to relevant authorities promptly [1][2]. Tokenization Restrictions - Financial institutions are not allowed to provide custody, clearing, or settlement services for tokenization of real-world assets without consent [1][2]. - Intermediary and information technology service institutions are also restricted from providing services for unauthorized tokenization of real-world assets and related financial products [1][2].