After Banning Cryptocurrencies, China Set To Release A Blockchain National Standard In 2022
China places blockchain technology at the top of its list and plans to unveil a national standard for its adoption. The goal of this is to export the Chinese-made blockchain standards to other regions of the world. China’s relationship with blockchain tech has been rocky in the past and reached a heightened pitch following its outright ban of cryptocurrencies. China’s recent antics show it loves blockchain but loathes cryptocurrencies. The country is plotting a blanket policy for the nationwide adoption of the novel technology. Blockchain, Not Cryptocurrencies The China Electronics Standardization Institute has revealed that it will issue a national standard for the adoption of blockchain technology. This was revealed by a top-ranking official of the institute to news platform, Chuanguan. The technology standardization body’s plans are in line with the broader plans of the government concerning the novel technology. Li Ming, a director at the Blockchain Research Office reveal...