Hong Kong’s new stablecoin licensing regime takes effect, tightening rules as the city vies for a global crypto edge.

Hong Kong's rules for stablecoin issuers took effect on Friday as the government pursues its ambitions for the crypto sector.

Hong Kong implements a robust stablecoin licensing framework effective August 1, 2025, to enhance financial stability and ...

Observers surprised after the city’s de-facto central bank says it plans to issue the first batch of licences early next year ...

Hong Kong is taking a decisive step forward in regulating certain types of cryptocurrencies, as it prepares to enforce the ...

Stablecoin-exposed shares in Hong Kong sank sharply amid fresh rules, but analysts argue the selloff reflects a constructive ...

Asian markets are hurriedly updating their stablecoin rules as President Donald Trump’s embrace of US dollar-pegged ...

Asia’s regulators are moving fast because Donald Trump, now sitting in the White House, just made US dollar-backed ...

Hong Kong’s new Stablecoin Ordinance came into effect on August 1, with fintech firms raising $1.5B in July as investors ...

Hong Kong stablecoin licensing regime may accelerate HKD and CNY stablecoin adoption, challenging USD dominance in Asia’s digital settlements.

Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, which comes into effect on Aug 1, treats stablecoin as a payment tool, echoing the ...