China has a complicated stance on blockchain and cryptocurrency, banning cryptocurrency trading while simultaneously building blockchain infrastructure. However, insiders believe there may be a loophole emerging with Hong Kong offering regulated cryptocurrency markets. This could be possible through China's Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) program, which allows investors to buy U.S. stocks using RMB. The key challenge lies in capital controls, ensuring funds do not freely flow in and out of China. By applying the same logic to cryptocurrency, experts argue that a system could be established where capital stays within China while investors gain exposure to crypto through licensed securities firms. This approach aligns with China's approach to stock and ETF investments, where investors trade without taking direct custody of the assets. Despite China's historical cold approach to crypto, there are signals that financial regulators are beginning to pay more attention to digital assets. This could lead to broader adoption of cryptocurrency in China in the next three years.



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