The People's Bank of China (PBOC) held a meeting on November 28 to reinforce its position against speculation in virtual currency trading. The meeting underscored that virtual currencies lack the legal status of fiat currency and cannot be used as legal tender. The PBOC reiterated that activities related to virtual currencies are considered illegal financial activities. The discussion also highlighted concerns regarding stablecoins, which are classified as virtual currencies. The PBOC noted that stablecoins currently fail to meet necessary standards for customer identification and anti-money laundering, posing risks of misuse in money laundering, fundraising fraud, and illegal cross-border fund transfers.