Experts Doubt China Will Lift Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Rising Activity and Surplus Energy

Experts Doubt China Will Lift Bitcoin Mining Ban Despite Rising Activity and Surplus Energy

  • December 1, 2025

A small increase in bitcoin mining activity in China has reignited debate over whether Beijing should reconsider its strict ban on the industry. Recent data shows that China’s share of global bitcoin hash rate has inched up, leading some scholars and analysts to

Bitcoin Mining Quietly Returns in China Despite the 2021 Ban

Bitcoin Mining Quietly Returns in China Despite the 2021 Ban

  • November 25, 2025

Bitcoin mining is experiencing an unexpected resurgence in China, despite the country officially banning all mining activities in 2021. According to miners and industry tracking platforms, both individuals and registered companies have found ways to resume operations in provinces where electricity remains inexpensive