Taobao’s statement that was posted recently claimed that this particular ban will come into effect from January 14, 2014 onward, mentioning, “The central bank clearly requires third-party payment services to close Bitcoin…trading channels.” Apart from that, Alibaba spokeswoman Florence Shih has also shared, “In the interest of consumer protection, Taobao has banned the sale of Bitcoins on the platform.”
What do you think of the Bitcoin craze that has seemingly swept across many people’s minds these days? Do you think that Bitcoin will be all that it is meant to be, or is it the start of another possible Tulip craze? Only time will be able to tell, so stay strapped in for the ride!