China should embrace blockchain technology but not "Speculate" about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, state media claim.
State newspaper: "We must remain rational".
As Reuters reported on Oct. 29 quoting local news outlet the People's Daily, Beijing's previously-announced support for blockchain should not be read as support for crypto.
The People's Daily is a publication under the direct control of the ruling political power, the Communist Party of China.
"Blockchain's future is here but we must remain rational," it wrote.
"The rise of blockchain technology was accompanied by that of cryptocurrencies, but innovation in blockchain technology does not mean we should speculate in virtual currencies."
The veiled warning comes days after Chinese president, Xi Jinping, publicly pledged to make the country the world's number one blockchain environment in a speech.
His words came along with China signing a new so-called "Crypto law" governing various aspects of blockchain technology, to enter into force in January.
Cryptocurrency trading is wholly banned in China with Xi not mentioning anything which could suggest a change in policy.
The mood around Bitcoin still remains buoyant, with the weekend's gains enduring to see BTC/USD still up 28%..
China Warns Against Cryptocurrency 'Speculation' Amid Blockchain Hype
Published on Oct 29, 2019
by Cointele | Published on Coinage
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