World Insight with Tian Wei

Eye on HKSAR's stablecoin bill


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Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, the world's first dedicated legislation specifically governing fiat-referenced stablecoins, is set to take effect this August. A stablecoin is a type of crypto token backed by a reference asset, typically a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar or the Hong Kong dollar. The new regulations, spearheaded by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, are set to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system and bolster financial efficiency and stability in digital asset markets. As stablecoins become a significant part of the financial ecosystem, what does the upcoming initiative reveal about Hong Kong and the global status of the Chinese renminbi?

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