China bans cryptocurrencies

China has banned all existing cryptocurrencies as it prepares to launch its own state-backed cryptocurrency. China’s central bank has criminalised all cryptocurrency payments and services, including exchanging cryptocurrency for legal tender, providing information or pricing services, and trading in cryptocurrency derivatives.  China’s digital yarn is set to launch next year and the government does not ...

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