Guizhou Director Expelled Over Alleged Bitcoin Mining Misuse

A high-profile expulsion in Guizhou, China has sent ripples through the crypto community, raising questions about state trust and digital asset policies. Jing Yaping, former director of the province’s Big Data Administration, faces disciplinary action for alleged misuse of government servers to mine 327 bitcoins. This incident could have substantial implications for how China approaches digital assets in the future.