JD-SW (09618.HK) -1.100 (-0.878%) Short selling $228.58M; Ratio 10.465% and BABA-W's (09988.HK) -1.100 (-1.036%) Short selling $1.26B; Ratio 11.309% (BABA.US) affiliate Ant Group are lobbying the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to authorize the issuance of a stablecoin based on the RMB to counter the growing influence of USD-pegged cryptocurrencies, Reuters reported, citing sources.According to the report, the two companies are proposing that China should allow the launch of an offshore RMB-pegged stablecoin in Hong Kong to promote the global use of the RMB and resist the growing influence of the USD in the digital currency space.Related NewsCLSA: BABA-W Issues Zero-coupon CB w/ Higher Conversion Premium; Purpose Believed to Not to Be to Cut Stake in ALI HEALTHIt is rumored that JD.com advocated in closed-door discussions with the PBOC the urgent need to launch an offshore RMB stablecoin as a tool to promote the internationalization of the RMB.(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2025-07-04 16:25.) (Real-time Streaming US Stocks Quote; Except All OTC quotes are at least 15 minutes delayed.)