Restrict virtual currency transactions
1. The price fluctuates violently and the consumer protection is lacking:
virtual currency is the proct of network, and the digital information flowing in the network is beyond the control of all people. The code of cyberspace is the basis of the operation of virtual currency, investors can only operate through the front-end interface, seemingly "control" the virtual currency. The operator of the virtual currency service organization may become the actual controller of the virtual currency through the control code<
2. Avoiding supervision and becoming the "accomplice" of criminal activities
virtual currency transaction is not protected by law:
virtual currency transaction is not illegal, and it is not illegal to invest in virtual currency. But how to get involved in virtual currency transactions is illegal and illegal. It may be suspected of illegal fund-raising.
the second is to strengthen subject management and standardize market behavior The circular stipulates that enterprises engaged in relevant services can operate only after approval. At the same time, the use scope of online game virtual currency is strictly regulated: it shall not be used to pay for, purchase physical procts or exchange for any procts and services of other enterprises, so as to prevent the possible impact of online game virtual currency on the real financial order
the third is to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of users and clarify corporate responsibilities. After verifying the identity of users, online game operators should provide online game virtual currency recharge and transfer records, and handle them according to the complaint handling proceres. It has made a series of regulations and put forward strict requirements for enterprises engaged in online game virtual currency issuance and trading services< The fourth is to protect the healthy growth of minors and prohibit online game virtual currency trading service enterprises from providing services to minors
fifthly, make full use of the existing management means, put forward the establishment of online game virtual currency management coordination mechanism, strengthen department communication and coordination, standardize the market order, ensure the healthy development of online game instry, prevent financial risks, prevent and crack down on the illegal and criminal acts of using online game virtual currency.
There are two reasons for the prohibition of virtual currency trading by the state:
1. The price fluctuates violently and the consumer protection is lacking:
virtual currency is the proct of network, and the digital information flowing in the network is beyond everyone's control. The code of cyberspace is the basis of the operation of virtual currency, investors can only operate through the front-end interface, seemingly "control" the virtual currency. The operator of the virtual currency service organization may become the actual controller of the virtual currency through the control code
bitcoin and other so-called "virtual currencies" lack a clear value basis, the market is full of speculative atmosphere, the price fluctuates violently, and investors blindly follow suit, which is easy to cause capital losses
2. Evade supervision and become the "accomplice" of criminal activities:
bitcoin is popular as a payment tool in the so-called "dark web" world“ The "dark net" is full of all kinds of serious criminal activities. One of the original intentions of the invention of bitcoin is to evade regulation. It has the characteristics of anonymity and convenient cross-border flow, and has become the preferred tool of "underground economy"
the existence of bitcoin and exchanges and other instrial chains has constructed a illegal financial market for asset transfer and financing in addition to legal currency, increased the difficulty of regulatory authorities in managing financial security and stability, and promoted regulatory arbitrage and financial crimes. The risks and social security risks it brings to the financial market are far higher than its innovative value
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virtual currency transactions are not protected by law:
according to the notice on preventing bitcoin risks issued by the people's Bank of China and other departments on December 3, 2013 and the announcement on preventing financing risks of token issuance issued by seven ministries and commissions including the people's Bank of China on September 4, 2017, virtual currency is not issued by monetary authorities, It is not a real currency because it does not have the monetary attributes of legal compensation and compulsion
in terms of nature, virtual currency should be a specific virtual commodity, which does not have the same legal status as currency, and can not and should not be used as currency in the market. Although citizens' investment and trading in other virtual currencies are personal freedom, they can not be protected by law
10 10, two major domestic payment giants Alipay and WeChat simultaneously voicing, prohibiting the use of platforms in virtual currency transactions. Why did Alipay and WeChat voice at the same time? The reporter understands that this may be related to a dynamic trend of a virtual trading platform in the near future. P>
Alipay and WeChat: once found and resolutely retreated,
has repeatedly banned payment agencies to provide virtual
services. In fact, the central bank and its branches have repeatedly requested payment agencies not to provide services for virtual currency transactions.
as early as the end of 2013, the central bank and other ministries and commissions issued the notice on preventing bitcoin risks, which made it clear that all financial institutions and Payment institutions should not price procts or services with bitcoin, buy or sell bitcoin or act as central counterparties, underwrite insurance business related to bitcoin or include bitcoin in the scope of insurance liability, Shall not directly or indirectly provide customers with other services related to bitcoin, including: providing customers with bitcoin registration, trading, clearing, settlement and other services; Accept bitcoin or use bitcoin as a payment and settlement tool; Carry out bitcoin and RMB and foreign currency exchange services; Carry out bitcoin storage, custody, mortgage and other services; Issuing financial procts related to bitcoin; Take bitcoin as the investment target of trust, fund, etc
in September 2017, the central bank and other seven departments jointly issued the announcement on preventing the financing risk of token issuance, which stipulates that financial institutions and non bank payment institutions shall not directly or indirectly provide procts or services such as account opening, registration, trading, clearing and settlement for token issuance financing and "virtual currency"
similarly, the business management department of the central bank issued a notice in January 2018, requiring all legal person Payment institutions under its jurisdiction to carry out self inspection and rectification work in their own units and branches, forbidding to provide services for virtual currency transactions, and taking effective measures to prevent payment channels from being used for virtual currency transactions
in bitcoin trading, China accounts for more than 90% of the world's share. Many traders are not familiar with bitcoin and other virtual currencies, blockchain technology, decentralization and other proper terms, and even the Internet are not easy to operate. Therefore, it will only cost nothing to speculate in ICO
excessive speculation in virtual currency will only make the economy more unrealistic, which is not concive to long-term development. The risk is huge and the bubble burst will cause a lot of social problems.
1. Enterprises are not allowed to operate both virtual currency transactions and virtual currency issuance businesses at the same time
2. The conditions for handling virtual currency transactions should meet the relevant conditions for establishing operational Internet cultural units
3. The transaction conditions of virtual currency should meet the relevant conditions for the establishment of operating Internet cultural units, and the relevant provisions of the competent department of Commerce on e-commerce (platform) services.