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China Sets 2030 Deadline for National Blockchain Network Despite Sweeping Crypto Ban
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
China aims to complete a national blockchain network by 2030 as part of its 15th Five-Year Plan for National Informatization, embedding blockchain technology deeply in its digital infrastructure while maintaining a strict ban on cryptocurrency trading within its borders.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 6 sources have reported it between 10 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.
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China is building a large-scale blockchain system distinct from crypto markets, signalling an opening for software and infrastructure providers that align with enterprise and government needs rather than crypto trading. You need to pivot towards permissioned blockchain applications and avoid associations with cryptocurrency services.
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6 sources · first reported 10 Oct 2026 · latest 25 Oct 2026
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