Chinese industry group warns Web3 and DeFi high-return deals hide classic Ponzi engines

The Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association (BIFA) issued a notice on July 9 urging retail investors to reject pitchbooks that wrap old-style pyramid sales in crypto terminology. According to local news outlets, BIFA said promoters have begun advertising “stablecoin wealth plans,” “Web 3.0 dividends,” and similar offers that promise fixed returns. The circular listed five […]