Yes, Coinbase is Banned in China

Banned

Last updated: 2026-10-25 00:00:00 +0000 UTC

Details

Status: Banned
Reason: China banned all cryptocurrency trading and exchange operations.
Effective Date: 2021-09-24
Notes: The People's Bank of China declared all crypto transactions illegal.

Sources

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58678907

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