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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Against Unregulated Stablecoin Issuance
The warning comes after AnchorX, a Hong Kong-based firm, announced a stablecoin called AxCNH, pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan.
Sep 25, 2025, 9:49 a.m.
What to know:
- The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warned investors that it has not approved any stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong.
- The statement comes after AnchorX, a Hong Kong-based company, said it introduced a stablecoin called AxCNH, pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan.
- The HKMA's warning marks the first test of Hong Kong's new stablecoin rules, which require issuers to meet strict standards around licensing, capital and governance.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warned investors it has not approved any stablecoin issuers, labeling the marketing of such products as illegal, the SCMP reports.
The statement came after Hong Kong-based AnchorX announced the introduction of AxCNH, a stablecoin pegged to the offshore Chinese yuan. The company said it held a license from Kazakhstan’s Astana Financial Services Authority and that the coin would support cross-border payments and tokenized real-world assets, according to the SCMP.
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In a statement on its official WeChat channel, the HKMA said no entity had been licensed to issue stablecoins in the city and advised the public to remain cautious.
This marks the first test of Hong Kong’s new stablecoin rules, which came into effect in August. Under the regime, stablecoin issuers must meet stringent standards around licensing, capital, and governance.
The timing of the warning is notable. China’s own securities regulator recently urged brokerages to pause real-world asset (RWA) tokenization activity in Hong Kong, citing risk management concerns.
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