Hong Kong Opens Regulated Stablecoin Era

Traditional banks are now officially becoming stablecoin issuers.

Hong Kong has issued its first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial after reviewing 36 applicants over nine months, marking a regulated entry point for bank-issued digital currencies.

The initial focus is on HKD-pegged stablecoins, expected around mid-2026. HSBC is also exploring integration with its PayMe ecosystem for transfers and merchant payments.

Authorities confirmed a controlled rollout, limiting issuers until real-world performance is validated.

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