• As China struggles with a severe economic downturn, analysts believe lifting the crypto ban could significantly mitigate the financial crisis.
• Recent developments could see China shifting its stance towards cryptocurrency.

China, renowned for its unswerving principles, has experienced a sudden binge of hesitation regarding cryptocurrencies. China’s stern tenets towards crypto have been put to a test sparking intense speculation and debate within the crypto community. Buzzes have it that the fourth quarter of this year could see a potential crypto ban lift. 

China is currently facing a resurgence of the pandemic that almost hit the USA early last year. To hammer home the message, The country’s severe economic downturn is likened to the US Savings and Loans crisis of the 1980s.

As the country explores alternate options to tackle the problem, some analysts have come forward suggesting that lifting the crypto ban could be a step in the right direction in mitigating the economic fallout.

Reminiscing, China has always taken the violent road with cryptocurrency accounting for the bans on ICOs, mining, and other crypto-related activities pointing a finger at crypto’s lack of proper regulation. China may be forced to swallow the red pill and turn to crypto to salvage its financial situation. 

To support this viewpoint, in a recent development, Tron Founder, Justin Sun, recently won a defamation case in the People’s Court of China. Additionally, ByBit has extended its reach and is now offering services to people living outside of China. These events show signs of China softening its stance on Crypto. 

It’s worth noting that a complete reversal of the ban could hugely impact the overall crypto landscape. With China being among the fast adopters of cryptocurrencies, the country’s re-entry could trigger a surge in investment leading to a whole new level of growth for the digital currency industry. 

Interestingly, as earlier reported on CNF, Bitcoin mining in China was never entirely banned. A report by Daniel Batten, a Bitcoin environmental impact analyst revealed that Bitcoin mining was never officially banned in China. According to Batten’s new revelation, contrary to the widely spread news the so-called “ban” was a temporary suspension, and mining activities have largely resumed across the country.

According to Batten’s report, which mainly focused on Bitcoin’s hashrate, a metric that focuses on the amount of computational power used in mining and processing Bitcoin, accounted for 15% of the world’s total. 

Batten’s striking revelation goes contrary to the widely spread news that reached news outlets in May 2021 reporting of a comprehensive crackdown on Bitcoin transactions and mining operations by the Chinese government.

To add to China’s undeterred interest in crypto is the recent Bitcoin Asia conference, which drew over 5,500 attendees, half of whom were from mainland China. Hong Kong’s favorable crypto regulations have made it the go-to place for China‘s enthusiasts who seek exposure to the crypto world. 

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