China’s ‘Helping Information Crime’ Doctrine Tightens Around Crypto Traders
Chinese courts are using a seven-factor test to infer whether crypto traders knew they were handling criminal proceeds, with prior account freezes and post-freeze behavior emerging as the most damaging evidence. The...
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3d ago
Can Criminal Sentencing Be Calculated? A Lawyer’s App Sparks Debate on Algorithmic Justice
A lawyer's sentencing calculator mini-program promises to compute criminal sentences from charge, amount, and mitigating factors, sparking debate over whether justice can be reduced to an algorithm. The tool raises concerns about...
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5d ago
China’s New Financial Marketing Rules Take Effect, Tightening Grip on Crypto KOLs and Web3 Service Providers
China's Administrative Measures for the Online Marketing of Financial Products took effect on September 30, 2026, targeting crypto KOLs and Web3 service providers. The rules extend regulatory reach across the marketing supply...
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Sep 29, 2026
China OTC Crypto Traders: Insufficient Evidence for Illegal Business Charges Does Not Automatically Mean ‘Helping Cybercrime’ Conviction
Chinese OTC crypto merchants under investigation for illegal business operations cannot be automatically convicted of aiding cybercrime just because the original charge lacks evidence. A legal analysis clarifies that each charge requires...
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Sep 27, 2026
Released on Bail in a Crypto Case? What Platform Employees Must Know
Employees of virtual currency platforms released on bail often wonder if their legal troubles are over. Three case studies show outcomes hinge on role, knowledge, and cooperation. Here's what to do while...
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Sep 16, 2026
China Opens Criminal Probe Into Odyssey (ODY) Network Marketing Scheme
Cangnan County police have formally opened a criminal investigation into the Odyssey (ODY) project on suspicion of organizing a pyramid scheme. The case raises a critical legal question for regional directors, team...
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Sep 16, 2026
China’s New AI Judicial Guidelines: Criminal Liability for Developers, Providers, and Users
China's Supreme Court issued new AI judicial guidelines that, while civil in focus, carry significant criminal liability implications for AI developers, providers, and users. The Opinions could reshape accountability in AI-crypto integrations,...
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Sep 9, 2026
Token Loans: How AI Firms Are Using Data as Collateral — and What to Watch
Chinese banks are offering loans to AI firms using token usage data, compute contracts, and IP as collateral. This article explains what token loans are, why banks are embracing them, and the...
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Sep 6, 2026
Frozen Bank Accounts as Proof of Intent: The Legal Battle Over China’s ‘Aiding Cybercrime’ Charges in Crypto Trading
Chinese prosecutors are using past bank account freezes as key evidence to prove crypto traders 'knew' they received criminal funds, leading to aiding cybercrime charges. Defense lawyers argue a freeze without explanation...
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Sep 4, 2026
China’s Landmark Ruling: Smuggling Bitcoin Miners Now a Criminal Offense Under Ban Statute
In a landmark ruling, a Chinese court convicted smugglers of Bitcoin mining hardware under the charge of smuggling prohibited goods, marking a legal shift from previous tariff-related prosecutions. This reclassification signals stricter...
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Sep 3, 2026
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