Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback

Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin Regulatory Regime On July 17, Hong Kong regulators—the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong … Read more

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox

On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business plan. The regulator also clarified that admission into the sandbox does not imply endorsement or support for … Read more