Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court's Seminar on "Unified Application of Law in Virtual Currency Crime Cases": Personal cryptocurrency holding and trading are generally not recognized as illegal business operations.
Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court's Seminar on "Unified Application of Law in Virtual Currency Crime Cases": Personal cryptocurrency holding and trading are generally not recognized as illegal business operations.
The Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People's Court recently held a seminar on "Unifying the Application of Law in Cases Involving Virtual Currency Crimes," analyzing three key issues:
1. Determining "Subjective Knowledge" in Virtual Currency Money Laundering Crimes: The determination of subjective knowledge in virtual currency money laundering offenses should be based on a comprehensive assessment to prevent objective imputation.
2. Identifying Behavioral Types and Standards for Completion in Virtual Currency Money Laundering Crimes: First, accurately grasp the essence of the crime, which is "concealing or disguising the source and nature of criminal proceeds and their gains." Second, the act of concealing or disguising criminal proceeds and their gains, as stipulated in the constitutive elements of the money laundering crime, constitutes the completion of the crime. Third, crack down on money laundering crimes strictly in accordance with the law to resolutely safeguard national financial security.
3. Determining Illegal Business Operations Involving Virtual Currency: If the conduct lacks the characteristics of a business operation and merely involves individuals holding or trading virtual currency, it is generally not considered the crime of illegal business operations. However, if an individual knowingly assists others in illegally buying or selling foreign exchange or engaging in disguised foreign exchange transactions by exchanging virtual currency, and the circumstances are serious, they should be considered an accomplice in the crime of illegal business operations.