stablecoin

Will Hong Kong open its doors to retail stablecoins?

Despite the promising pass of an Ordinance, use cases of stablecoins in Hong Kong remain vague. Adopting retail stablecoins depends on multiple factors, including the regulator’s stance and technical concerns, such as monitoring unhosted wallets.

September 09, 2025

Q&A: John O'Neill, group head of digital assets and currencies at HSBC

HSBC’s John O’Neill discusses the bank’s growing focus on digital assets and why Hong Kong has emerged as a key launchpad for its strategy.

June 30, 2025

StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT agree JV to issue HKD-backed stablecoin

A licensing scheme for stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong is expected to be introduced later this year.

February 18, 2025

Hong Kong’s licensing scheme for stablecoin issuers: what it means

FA spoke with industry players who explained how the city will roll the scheme out, and what still needs to happen.

August 06, 2024

Two blockchain firms to be added to MAS’ licensing list

StraitsX and XREX have become the latest two blockchain firms to receive approval from MAS as major payment institutions (MPI) under the city’s payment service providers licensing scheme. They discussed their plans with FA.

November 21, 2023

HKMA publishes findings of e-HKD pilot

Experts share insights around the value potential of a digital currency, following the HKMA’s publication of an initial report on the pilot.

October 31, 2023