ViewpointsOpinionIs China’s Bitcoin Mining Ban a Benefit in Disguise?SavePrintIn this photo illustration, a visual representation of Bitcoin cryptocurrency is pictured in London on May 30, 2021. Edward Smith/Getty ImagesFan Yu6/28/2021|Updated: 6/28/2021CommentaryBeijing’s broadening ban on cryptocurrency mining has—for now—crippled the industry and sent bitcoin prices tumbling.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.