Here’s an excellent article from the Peterson Institute for International Economics. It reports that China initiated a harsh crackdown on cryptocurrencies in early September, part of a broader toughening against financial risk and increased regulatory vigilance on new financial products.
Source: Why China Is Cracking Down on Cryptocurrencies and ICOs | PIIE
This article shows us that China has learned from America’s political weakness on finance and is ready to intervene decisively. Remember President Clinton‘s repeal of the Glass Steagall Act probably precipitated the 2008 financial crisis. And after the crisis, China boldly intervened with massive state sponsored investment – many Western observers thought China would have a hard landing but it never happened.
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