Hong Kong has just launched the second phase of the central bank digital currency (#CBDC ) e-HKD project, using Chainlink's CCIP protocol to test cross-chain payments between permissioned and permissionless blockchains. An investor from Australia used AUD stablecoin to purchase digital assets in Hong Kong and received e-HKD in their wallet, illustrating the potential for practical application (according to the announcement on 11/06/2025).

Although only 18% of central banks globally still prioritize CBDC compared to 38% in 2022 (2025 survey), Hong Kong, along with Israel and the EU, is actively deploying this technology. With the global stablecoin market capitalization reaching 154 billion USD (according to CoinMarketCap, on 11/06/2025), e-HKD promises to enhance blockchain integration, promote DeFi solutions, and facilitate payments in Asia.

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