Coinbase has quietly started letting users in mainland China register for accounts again. People can now open accounts and verify their identity with passports under Coinbase’s global compliance rules. While Coinbase has not officially announced a return to China, this new onboarding policy is a big change after years of restrictions following China’s crackdown on crypto trading.
Coinbase’s updated customer support documents show that mainland China is now on the list of places where users can register for accounts.
In mainland China, users may now register by using a passport to confirm their identification. They are not required to present evidence of address, in contrast to many other areas. However, before users may use the majority of account features, identification verification is still necessary.
According to Coinbase, in order to adhere to legal, compliance, and fraud protection regulations, users must authenticate themselves both upon registration and periodically thereafter. Additionally, the firm cautioned users not to divulge personal information via email or illegitimate means and advised them to always submit ID papers through official Coinbase platforms.
Until the verification procedure is finished, newly created accounts will have restricted functionality. According to Coinbase, the majority of applications are processed within a day. Users without access to a PC camera can still complete the verification procedure by scanning a QR code with a mobile device.
This policy update coincides with Coinbase’s continued expansion of its regulated global footprint. Earlier this month, the company got regulatory approval in the United Kingdom to offer stocks and derivatives along with cryptocurrencies, expanding its services beyond digital assets.
Even though account registration has reopened, Coinbase has not said it is actively marketing trading services in mainland China or that Chinese crypto trading rules have changed. Industry observers think this move might just standardize Coinbase’s global onboarding or help Chinese nationals living abroad.
The long-term goal is still unclear, but the updated policy is a big step in expanding account access in one of the world’s most tightly regulated crypto markets. It may also show that Coinbase wants to stay ready for future regulatory changes.
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On July 14, multiple social media users reported that Coinbase had opened account registration to users in China. Wu Blockchain confirmed the change with Coinbase staff, who said users can now complete verification using a… pic.twitter.com/LAhqVEVdCr
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