China Tightens Crypto Restrictions as Asia Embraces Stablecoin Innovation
China's central bank has escalated its crackdown on cryptocurrencies, with PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng declaring stablecoins—particularly dollar-pegged variants—a fundamental threat to financial stability. The warning came during Beijing's 2025 Financial Street Annual Meeting, where officials reiterated China's longstanding prohibition on crypto trading and mining operations.
Meanwhile, Asian financial hubs like Japan and South Korea are advancing regulated digital currency frameworks. This divergence underscores a regional power shift in financial technology governance. China continues to promote its sovereign digital yuan (e-CNY) as the sole state-approved alternative to decentralized cryptocurrencies.