Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
The approvals by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory's central bank, mark the first batch under the Stablecoins Ordinance, which took effect in August 2025.
Hong Kong hasn’t issued a single HKD stablecoin license after March target
Officials flagged March for initial approvals, but licensing has yet to begin with no updated timeline
RedotPay executive turnover clouds crypto payments firm's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing.
Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain
HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets
Hong Kong's RedotPay said to plan blockbuster $1 billion IPO in New York: Bloomberg
The stablecoin payments company has hired JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs and Jefferies, according to Bloomberg.
Mystery Hong Kong investor in BlackRock's bitcoin ETF breaks silence after $436 million stake sparks controversy
A spokesperson for Laurore said the $436 million IBIT stake “reflects personal investment conviction,” as records link it to a mainland China passport holder.
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.
Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says
Hong Kong will begin issuing a small number of stablecoin licenses to companies with credible business models and strong compliance, Paul Chan Mo-po said.
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said.
Hong Kong will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Reuters
Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said only a very few stablecoin licenses would be issued initially.
