Anthony Scaramucci predicts China will rejoin Bitcoin mining by 2025, influenced by U.S. digital currency policies

• U.S. regulatory updates could set a global standard, prompting China to adjust its stance on cryptocurrencies.
• Scaramucci’s forecast includes China developing Bitcoin reserves and reconsidering its 2021 cryptocurrency mining ban.
• Global crypto strategies realign as U.S. advancements might prompt China and others to adopt similar measures.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, recently projected significant changes in the global cryptocurrency landscape, particularly focusing on Bitcoin’s role in U.S.-China economic strategies. 

Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA 2024 Conference, Scaramucci anticipated that China would re-engage with Bitcoin mining and investment by the end of 2025, influenced by pro-digital currency policies expected under Donald Trump’s anticipated administration.

Scaramucci argued that the U.S.’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets would likely prompt China to revisit its stance on cryptocurrencies, mirroring the competitive prevalent in other trade and technology arenas between the two superpowers. 

There is no way, and I bet money on it, that if the U.S. moves toward creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the Chinese are not going to participate. – Anthony Scaramucci.

This is seen as part of a broader “price-matching race” in cryptocurrency adoption and regulation, a trend that is rapidly gaining global traction.

U.S. Regulatory Changes Propel Global Crypto Adoption

In his discourse , Scaramucci suggested that forthcoming U.S. regulations could serve as a benchmark for other nations, pushing them towards establishing similar legal frameworks for cryptocurrencies. This global ripple effect is anticipated to standardize and stabilize the crypto market , enhancing its legitimacy and integration into mainstream financial systems.

China’s Potential Reversal on Crypto Ban

Moreover, Scaramucci predicted that China’s reconsideration of its 2021 ban on cryptocurrency mining might be imminent, viewing it as a strategic move to accumulate Bitcoin reserves. This shift would align with China’s broader economic strategy to not fall behind in the digital currency domain, especially as the U.S. appears poised to enhance its crypto reserves.

“You’re not going to be in a position in the world where the United States is moving toward Bitcoin and you’re not,” Scaramucci said at the conference held in the United Arab Emirates.  

Industry Leaders Echo Sentiments on Crypto Resurgence

This perspective is supported by other financial analysts and industry leaders who believe that lifting the Bitcoin ban in China could follow the U.S.’s lead, ensuring competitive parity. Xiao Feng, CEO of HashKey Group, noted the potential for Beijing to bolster its crypto sector to counterbalance U.S. dominance. 

Furthermore, the decision by Chinese firm SOS Limited to integrate Bitcoin into its treasury underscores the proactive measures being taken by Chinese enterprises in anticipation of policy shifts.

Implications for Global Crypto Strategies

Experts like Emiliano Pagnotta from Singapore Management University and Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, concur with Scaramucci’s views, suggesting that Hong Kong could serve as a pilot region for these renewed efforts. 

Pagnotta specifically criticized the 2021 mining ban as a strategic error, indicating a potential policy reversal that could realign China with the evolving global crypto standards set by the U.S.

The current price of Bitcoin (BTC) is $101,549 USD, with a +1.48% increase over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin has shown significant growth this year, with a 140.30% year-to-date gain.

Factors such as Federal Reserve interest rate changes and increasing institutional demand through ETFs are expected to influence its price in the near future​.