Beijing is the capital and largest city of China, located in the northern portion of the country. Beijing has been an important political center for centuries and serves as a major hub for finance, trade, technology, culture and many other industries. It is also home to numerous international organizations such as the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), International Labour Organization (ILO) and World Trade Organization (WTO).
In recent years, Beijing has become one of Asia’s leading centers for cryptocurrency trading. The Chinese government has allowed some exchanges to operate legally within its borders since 2017 – although there are still restrictions on certain types of transactions – allowing both citizens & foreign nationals an opportunity to invest in digital assets like Bitcoin & Ethereum with relative ease. Additionally, several blockchain-focused companies have established headquarters in the city or nearby suburbs which further increases opportunities available to local investors interested in cryptocurrencies.
As far as using cryptocurrency specifically within Beijing itself goes; while it remains relatively uncommon due to regulatory issues surrounding their usage domestically by non-institutional entities – they can be used online through various websites offering services such as peer-to-peer payments via mobile apps or web wallets that allow users access funds securely without having them stored centrally on a server owned by any third party provider. This may make them attractive options compared traditional banking systems when making purchases over long distances but caution should always be taken when dealing with untested providers who don’t guarantee security against unauthorized access or theft from malicious actors / hackers etc…