Key Notes
Beijing sees stablecoins as a tool for Yuan internationalization amid U.S.
dominance in dollar-backed digital assets.
However, capital controls remain a challenge, with the Yuan’s share of global payments falling to 2.88% in June.
China’s stepping into the crypto space could boost overall global adoption.
The latest reports suggest that China is planning to lift the crypto ban after a decade and push for the adoption of yuan-backed stablecoins.
Reuters reports that China’s State Council will review and may approve a roadmap later this month. The plan aims to expand the global use of the yuan.
This move comes as the United States seeks to strengthen the USD’s dominance with USD-backed stablecoins, following last month’s GENIUS Stablecoin Act .
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