China today announced intensified measures to curb digital currency speculation, as authorities reinforce the nation’s strict stance against private crypto assets while promoting state-controlled alternatives.

Beijing recently directed major tech firms to halt private stablecoin initiatives in Hong Kong, reinforcing state dominance in currency issuance. The People’s Bank of China has emphasized concerns over financial stability risks posed by privately issued digital assets.

China’s central bank continues advancing its digital yuan as a controlled alternative to private cryptocurrencies. Regulators view private stablecoins as threats to financial stability and national monetary policy oversight.

The crackdown aligns with China’s broader strategy to maintain monetary sovereignty while preventing speculative activity in decentralized digital assets. The nation has maintained some of the world’s strictest controls on crypto trading and mining operations.