China does not like cryptocurrency. The country has repeatedly imposed strict sanctions against its use and relative businesses. Now the central bank of China is adding to its list by banning crypto airdrops.

China Bans Crypto Airdrops After ICO Abhorrence

The People’s Bank of China, or PBoC, has classed token airdrops as “disguised” Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). It detailed its new scrutiny in a financial stability report, published on Friday, November 2nd.

The bank’s regard for crypto airdrops echoes its abhorrence of ICOs, describing them as “illegal” fundraisers that lead to financial fraud, pyramid schemes, and hacks.

Now Crypto Airdrops Are Banned

The PBoC believes that crypto airdrops are evading regulation by giving away free assets to investors. According to Cointelegraph, “airdrops earmark a token reserve and then capitalizing on speculation in the market to inflate the assets’ value and drive their own profits.”

And despite the bank’s continuous efforts to crack down on token issuance, ICOs and crypto airdrops are on the rise. It is calling for a doubled vigilance on the part of regulators to better protect investors.