It's not clear what happens to the mining operations

see [Bitcoin Mining in China](https://steemit.com/china/@randyw/bitcoin-mining-in-china)
 
from Reuters
 
# [Beijing cryptocurrency exchanges told to announce trading halt: source](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-internet-finance-body-suggests-framework-support-virtual-023125426--sector.html)

> Chinese authorities have ordered Beijing-based cryptocurrency exchanges to cease trading and immediately notify users of their closure

from Caixin China
# [China Steps Up Curbs on Virtual Currency Trading](http://www.caixinglobal.com/2017-09-09/101142821.html)

> Chinese regulators ordered a halt to all virtual currency trading platforms in the country, acting to further rein in risks related to cryptocurrencies, Caixin learned from a source close to regulators.

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