Wolfie Zhao reports that two major cryptocurrency websites — CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap — are now inaccessible to users in China. Users are finding ways around the firewall, turning to VPNs, but it’s the latest sign of the Chinese government forcing out crypto.
Earlier we learned that Chinese authorities seized Ethereum mining machines from a warehouse in Inner Mongolia. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is apparently monitoring energy usage to locate potential mining operations indicated by higher usage levels.