China Central Bank Monitors Stablecoins’ Cross-Border Role

China’s central bank is intensifying scrutiny of stablecoins as privately issued digital currencies take on a larger role in cross-border payments and the international monetary system. Wang Xin, director general of the PBOC Research Bureau, urged tighter monitoring, improved international coordination and stronger regulation, warning that growing uncertainty and the potential weaponization of payments could disrupt normal cross‑border transactions.

He stopped short of endorsing stablecoins or announcing policy changes, calling instead for cautious exploration and enhanced oversight. Wang also said central bank digital currencies deserve close observation and better policy cooperation in cross‑border use. Beijing has already moved to restrict private issuance: on Feb.

6 the PBOC and seven other agencies banned unauthorized renminbi‑pegged stablecoins and tokenized real‑world assets, covering foreign and domestic issuers and onshore and offshore yuan and requiring government approval.

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