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JD.com & Ant Group push for yuan-pegged stablecoins in Hong Kong 

By Mukesh Prajapati

July 09, 2025

China’s Yuan Stablecoin Is Coming 

JD.com and Ant Group are pushing the PBOC to allow yuan-based stablecoins in Hong Kong.

Why Hong Kong First? 

Hong Kong’s new legislation (Aug 1) creates a legal path for offshore yuan stablecoins. 

Compete with US Dollar Coins 

China wants yuan alternatives to USDT and USDC, challenging $247B dollar‑stablecoin dominance. 

Boosting Yuan Global Reach 

Goal: Expand yuan use in trade & cross-border payments instead of relying on US dollar. 

Who’s Leading the Push? 

Tech giants JD.com & Ant Group are lobbying regulators to drive the initiative forward. 

Stablecoin Market Potential 

Stablecoin market is $247B now, with potential to hit $2T by 2028 if yuan coins succeed. 

China’s Domestic Crypto Ban 

Crypto remains banned in China since 2021, but yuan stablecoins operate under PBOC guidelines. 

What It Means Globally 

Offshore yuan coins could shift stablecoin dominance and diversify global currency flows. 

Risks and Roadblocks 

Regulatory hurdles, US-China tensions, and global acceptance remain major challenges ahead.