China integrates blockchain with AI for record-keeping; two old systems are shut down.

China has launched a national unified filing platform that incorporates four types of technologies: blockchain, generative artificial intelligence, algorithms, and deep synthesis services into the same system, while also closing two existing portals.

• China's unified filing platform was launched on November 9th, covering blockchain and three types of services related to artificial intelligence.
• With the activation of the unified platform, the previously independent algorithm filing system and blockchain filing system have ceased to operate.
• Current blockchain regulations stipulate deadlines for filing, identity verification, security assessments, and obligations for record-keeping.
• Restrictions on encryption services are mentioned in another financial notice, which also includes restrictions on the registered names of enterprises.

The China National Internet Information Office announced on November 9th that the new "Internet New Technologies and New Applications Information Service Filing System" has been put into operation on that day. Both enterprises and the general public can submit and query filing information through this platform.

Regulatory authorities stated that this initiative aims to standardize the filing process and make online declarations and inquiries more convenient. This brief announcement announces a unified administrative system, but it does not specify any changes to the regulatory requirements for different types of services.

China's blockchain filing has been transferred to a unified portal.

According to the announcement, the unified system operates on beian.cac.gov.cn. The original "Internet Information Service Algorithm Filing System" and "Blockchain Information Service Filing Management System" will also cease to be used at the same time.

Although this platform integrates multiple types of technologies, this URL is not unfamiliar to algorithm service providers. A notice issued by the National Internet Information Office in February 2022 designated the same domain name as the official address for the algorithm filing system, which was put into use in March of that year.

In that earlier notice, the regulatory authorities explained that service providers could submit information online and check the status of their filings, and the public could also search for filing records. The notice made it clear that algorithm filings did not represent official recognition of any particular company, algorithm, product, or service, and prohibited the use of filing results for promotional or other commercial purposes.

Blockchain regulations specify clear time limits and required information.

The "Regulations on the Management of Blockchain Information Services in China," which have been in effect since February 2019, apply to public information services provided through websites or applications that utilize blockchain technology. This definition encompasses service operators, nodes, as well as organizations that provide technical support.

Article 11 requires that service providers must complete the registration process within 10 working days after starting to provide services, submitting information such as their name, service category, service format, application field, and server address. If there are any changes to the service content or website address, the provider must complete the change procedures within 5 working days.

If the service provider terminates the service, it shall go through the cancellation procedures 30 working days prior to termination. Article 12 stipulates that the competent authority shall complete the registration for applications with complete materials within 20 working days and issue a filing number; for applications with incomplete materials, the applicant shall be notified that registration is not possible, along with an explanation of the reasons.

Service providers that have completed the registration process must prominently display their registration numbers on their websites or in their applications. The regulation also requires regular verification of the registration information and allows the regulatory authorities to request updates to the registration records through the system.

Identity verification and record preservation requirements have long existed.

In the accompanying guidelines released in January 2019, the National Internet Information Office described filing as part of the information security framework. Service providers must manage content security, publish platform rules and agreements, verify the true identities of users, and respond to illegal activities or content.

Regulators stated that new products, new applications, and new features need to undergo security assessments in accordance with applicable rules. Services that have information security issues must not continue to be provided until they have completed rectification and met legal and technical requirements.

Record retention is also part of this framework. The guidelines require that relevant backups be kept for at least 6 months and made available upon request by law enforcement authorities. Service providers must also cooperate with regulatory inspections, provide necessary technical assistance, and ensure that channels for public complaints are open and accessible.

The restrictions on encryption services are outlined in another notice.

China's restrictions on crypto-related businesses are outlined in a separate notice issued by the People's Bank of China and seven other departments in February 2026. As previously reported by crypto.news, these measures prohibit virtual currency exchanges, token financing, and other specific crypto financial activities.

This central bank notice prohibits enterprises from registering names and business scopes that contain terms such as “virtual currency,” “cryptocurrency,” “stablecoin,” and “RWA.” This restriction applies to enterprise registration matters; the platform announcement issued on November 9th did not add any new prohibited terms to the list.

The provisions regarding overseas services are related to American companies that provide services to customers in mainland China: Overseas organizations and individuals are not allowed to illegally provide virtual currency services to domestic entities. The tokenization of real-world assets within China is prohibited, except for authorized activities conducted through designated financial infrastructure.

In addition to financial restrictions, Beijing has also set a goal of building a blockchain network by 2030. Information technology plans released in October propose the construction of a central backbone network, regional hubs, and shared infrastructure, which includes distributed digital identity services.

The regions covered by this plan include: airport logistics around the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, trade and finance in the Yangtze River Delta, as well as commerce, manufacturing, and agriculture in the Chengdu-Chongqing area.