Hong Kong stablecoin law to reshape Asia digital finance

Jul 27, 2025

The new regime, set to begin on August 1, aims to enhance liquidity, tighten spreads and accelerate institutional adoption across Asia’s digital asset markets.

Hong Kong stablecoin law to reshape Asia digital finance

Hong Kong is rolling out Asia’s first comprehensive licensing regime for stablecoins, marking a key milestone for the digital finance world and bolstering the city’s bid to become a cryptocurrency hub.

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