China Launches Unified Filing System for Blockchain and AI Services

TL;DR

• China opened a unified national filing platform on November 9, bringing blockchain, generative AI, algorithms, and deep synthesis services under one digital system.
• The new portal replaces two separate filing platforms, allowing companies and the public to submit and search registration information through a single website.
• The move simplifies administrative procedures but does not remove existing compliance requirements or change China’s restrictions on cryptocurrency-related financial activities.
  

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China has introduced a unified filing system for blockchain and artificial intelligence services, consolidating several technology-related registration processes into one national platform. The initiative reflects Beijing’s growing focus on digital infrastructure while maintaining regulatory oversight over emerging technologies. The new system became operational on November 9, according to an announcement from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).

The platform, available at beian.cac.gov.cn, covers four categories of internet services, including blockchain information services, generative AI, algorithms, and deep synthesis technologies. By consolidating these processes, authorities aim to make administrative submissions more accessible and improve public access to filing records.

China Consolidates Blockchain And AI Registration Processes

The launch also marks the closure of two previously separate platforms, the Internet Information Service Algorithm Filing System and the Blockchain Information Service Filing Management System. Both stopped operating when the unified portal went live.

For blockchain companies, the change provides a centralized entry point for handling administrative filings. However, the transition does not eliminate the obligations established under China’s existing regulatory framework.

Under the Blockchain Information Service Management Provisions, introduced in 2019, providers must submit their information within 10 working days after launching a service. Applications generally include the provider’s identity, service category, operating format, application field, and server address.

Companies must also report relevant changes within five working days. Authorities have up to 20 working days to process complete applications and issue filing numbers. These requirements remain important for businesses operating blockchain-based platforms, applications, and infrastructure.

Regulatory Oversight Continues Alongside Blockchain Development

The broader policy direction presents a mixed picture for the cryptocurrency industry. China continues to restrict virtual currency-related financial activities, even as it supports the development of blockchain technology as part of its digital infrastructure strategy.

In February 2026, the People’s Bank of China and seven other government agencies issued a notice reinforcing restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions, unauthorized stablecoin issuance, and certain real-world asset tokenization activities. The rules also prohibit companies from using terms such as crypto assets, virtual currency, and stablecoin in business registration names and scopes.