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China classifies RWA as illegal finance, sends a warning to domestic and overseas operators
Jan 5, 2026
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by Florence Muchai
for CryptoPolitan
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China's financial industry groups have declared real-world asset tokenization (RWA) as a prohibited activity, warning that parties in the US supporting RWA initiatives could face criminal charges. This stance could impact the adoption of tokenization in crypto markets.
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The financial industry groups in China have officially put out a joint warning saying that real-world asset tokenization (RWA) is a prohibited financial activity. The statement says that people and businesses in the US that sponsor RWA initiatives could be charged with crimes. The document is co-signed by the National Internet Finance Association of China, […]
