Core Viewpoint - The discussion on stablecoins reflects a complex interplay of interests among various stakeholders, highlighting the conflicts between state power, platform authority, and user trust in the context of global digital finance [1][3][7]. Group 1: Nature and Trends of Stablecoins - Stablecoins are a product of the platformization trend, representing a shift in power from traditional media to digital platforms [3]. - The emergence of stablecoins signifies the expansion of platforms into the economic and financial realms, leading to five core conflicts: between nations, between states and platforms, among platforms, between old and new capital, and between platforms and users [3][4]. Group 2: Stakeholder Dynamics - Regulatory bodies are caught in a dilemma, expressing concerns about risks while hesitating to impose strict regulations due to fears of losing global competitiveness [5]. - Issuers of stablecoins often engage in policy manipulation, presenting their interests as national benefits while promoting dollar hegemony [6]. - Traditional financial institutions criticize stablecoins as shadow banking while simultaneously developing their own digital currencies [6]. Group 3: Regulatory Approaches in Different Regions - The U.S. balances innovation and risk, aiming to leverage stablecoins for global dominance while fearing potential financial crises [7]. - China emphasizes the importance of sovereignty and control, focusing on strengthening the position of the renminbi and preventing financial disorder [8]. - The EU prioritizes regulation and stability, but faces internal conflicts among member states regarding digital sovereignty [8]. Group 4: Implications of the Stablecoin Debate - The discourse surrounding stablecoins is a microcosm of the broader power reshuffling in the digital age, where control over financial platforms equates to control over digital finance [8]. - The evolution of currency forms, from physical to digital, signifies profound societal changes, with technology serving the interests of power rather than being neutral [8].