China Issues New Cryptocurrency Risk Notice and Offshore Token Guidelines

The PBOC (China’s central bank) and CSRC (China’s securities regulator) outline stricter oversight for virtual currencies and offshore tokenization of real-world assets.

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Summary

On February 6, 2026, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) issued Yin Fa [2026] №42 addressing risks in virtual currencies, while the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) published guidelines for offshore issuance of real-world asset (RWA) tokens using onshore assets. These measures signal tighter regulatory control over both domestic and cross-border digital asset activities, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance with Chinese financial laws.

Terms & Concepts
  • PBOC: The People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, responsible for monetary policy and financial regulation.
  • CSRC: The China Securities Regulatory Commission, the state body overseeing securities and futures markets.
  • RWA Tokenization: The process of creating digital tokens representing real-world assets like property or commodities on a blockchain.