Hong Kong poised to grant first stablecoin licences to HSBC, Standard Chartered: sources
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Hong Kong is expected to grant its first stablecoin licenses within two weeks, potentially by March 24, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led joint venture among the initial recipients. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will issue a small number of licenses this month after reviewing 36 applications, following the implementation of its Stablecoin Ordinance last August. This move reflects Hong Kong's cautious approach to regulating stablecoins to prevent financial instability while pursuing its goal of becoming a global digital asset hub. The licensing regime will likely prioritize the Hong Kong dollar, with Standard Chartered already planning a HKD-pegged stablecoin. The potential approval of HSBC, which did not participate in the HKMA's stablecoin sandbox, is notable. This development contrasts with China's recent ban on onshore tokenization of real-world assets and stricter oversight of related offshore activities.
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