中国人民银行、中国证监会等八部门联合发布《关于进一步防范和处置虚拟货币等相关风险的通知》

Core Viewpoint - The joint notice issued by the People's Bank of China and other regulatory bodies aims to prevent and address risks associated with virtual currencies and the tokenization of real-world assets, emphasizing the need to maintain national security and social stability [1][2][3]. Group 1: Nature of Virtual Currencies and Tokenization - Virtual currencies do not have the same legal status as fiat currencies and should not be circulated as money in the market [1]. - Activities related to virtual currencies, such as exchanges and token issuance, are classified as illegal financial activities and are strictly prohibited [2][3]. Group 2: Regulatory Mechanisms - A collaborative mechanism among various departments, including the People's Bank of China and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, will be established to coordinate efforts in preventing and addressing risks related to virtual currencies and tokenization [4]. - Local governments are responsible for risk prevention and management within their jurisdictions, with financial management departments leading the efforts [4]. Group 3: Risk Monitoring and Management - Continuous improvement of monitoring technologies and systems is mandated to assess risks associated with virtual currencies and tokenization activities [6]. - Financial institutions are prohibited from providing services related to virtual currencies and must report any illegal activities [7]. Group 4: Advertising and Market Regulation - Market regulatory bodies will enhance the management of business registrations to prevent the use of terms related to virtual currencies in company names and advertising [8]. - Ongoing efforts will be made to regulate and shut down illegal virtual currency mining activities [8]. Group 5: Legal Responsibilities - Violations of the notice regarding virtual currencies and tokenization will result in penalties, and criminal liability may be pursued for serious offenses [13].