Chinese tech giants JD.com and Ant Group are lobbying China's central bank for approval to launch offshore yuan-based stablecoins pegged to offshore yuan, starting in Hong Kong.
They aim to boost the use of yuan in international transactions, challenging the dominance of dollar-pegged stablecoins globally.
JD.com plans to introduce a Hong Kong dollar-pegged stablecoin first and expand to yuan stablecoins, while Ant Group eyes stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg.
The stablecoin market is rapidly growing globally, with JD.com and Ant Group seeking to ensure the yuan's presence and reduce dollar dominance in digital transactions.