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Hong Kong Accelerates Stablecoin Licensing Push Amid Digital Asset Hub Ambitions

Hong Kong Accelerates Stablecoin Licensing Push Amid Digital Asset Hub Ambitions

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-01-21 12:12:02

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Hong Kong will issue its first stablecoin licenses in Q1 2026, implementing strict reserve and governance rules as part of a strategic pivot toward digital finance leadership. Financial Secretary Paul Chan confirmed the MOVE at Davos, framing it as critical for maintaining the city's status as a global financial center.

The licensing framework mandates 100% reserve backing, clear redemption rights, and institutional-grade risk management. Eleven virtual asset platforms have already secured operational licenses under Hong Kong's progressive regulatory regime.

This follows November 2025's tokenization pilot by the HKMA, testing digital deposit and asset workflows. Market observers note the city is methodically constructing a full-stack digital asset ecosystem—from regulated stablecoins to exchange infrastructure.

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