New stablecoin law to enhance Hong Kong’s financial appeal to global issuers: Chan

New stablecoin law to enhance Hong Kong’s financial appeal to global issuers: Chan

The expected increase in market demand for stablecoins will encourage licensed institutions overseas to issue such cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong, boosting competitiveness, the finance minister has said as the city prepares for a regulatory regime to take effect in August. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said that the market…

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With stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments

With stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments

With the passage of one of the world’s most comprehensive stablecoin laws two weeks ago, Hong Kong is looking to stay at the forefront of global finance while addressing lessons from past industry setbacks, according to analysts. Being a “first mover” in stablecoin legislation “reflects the determination” of the city’s government to “unlock value that…

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