Jingdong Coinlink CEO Advocates for Stablecoins as Payment Tools

JD.com aims to issue its own stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar by the end of 2025, enhancing transaction efficiency and reducing costs.

Summary

JD.com has announced plans to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar by the end of 2025, having registered for the government's stablecoin issuer sandbox. CEO Liu Peng stated that the testing phase is progressing smoothly, with expectations to launch the JD Stablecoin alongside other fiat stablecoins. The initiative aims to significantly reduce transaction times and costs, attracting international trade participants. The launch schedule depends on the new Stablecoin Ordinance regulations, with a license expected by Q4 2025.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a reserve asset, such as a fiat currency.
  • Sandbox: A regulatory framework that allows companies to test new products in a controlled environment under the supervision of regulators.
  • Hong Kong dollar (HKD): The official currency of Hong Kong, pegged to the U.S. dollar.