The Eighth National Conference on Criminal Trial Work: Focusing on New Issues Such as the Handling of Virtual Currency Cases

PANews reported on November 13 that, according to Cailian Press, the Eighth National Criminal Trial Work Conference held today emphasized safeguarding cyberspace security, putting forward specific requirements in three aspects: First, it is necessary to focus on new issues such as the handling of virtual currencies involved in cases, online live-streaming of obscene performances, jurisdiction over cybercrime cases, and electronic data evidence collection and authentication, further improving judicial rules, standardizing judgment criteria, and promoting lawful and civilized use of the internet. Second, it is necessary to severely crack down on cross-border online gambling crimes, hold online platforms that provide services for overseas gambling and disseminate harmful gambling-related information criminally liable, and cooperate with relevant departments to rectify online gambling promotion chains. Third, it is necessary to intensify the crackdown on upstream illegal and gray-market crimes such as infringing on citizens' personal information, severely punish "industry insiders," apply occupational bans according to law, and promote the strengthening of the regulatory responsibilities of online platforms.