📌 Crypto Market Outlook: Hong Kong Steps Cautiously Into the Stablecoin Era

• The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has received 36 applications for stablecoin licenses, marking a strong push from institutions aiming to join the next wave of regulated digital assets.

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HKMA is now reviewing the submissions, targeting the first batch of approved licenses by March, with regulators requesting additional details on use‑case frameworks, risk‑management models, and reserve‑asset structures 📊🔥
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• CEO Eddie Yue emphasized that early applications mainly contained baseline information, so HKMA is conducting deeper verification to ensure operational transparency, robust backing mechanisms, and compliance readiness. Only a limited number of licenses will be issued in the first round, reflecting a careful and conservative approach toward crypto infrastructure growth ⚖️🔍
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• This move signals a major shift as Hong Kong positions itself as a global hub for compliant stablecoin ecosystems. More clarity, stricter oversight, and institutional onboarding could accelerate liquidity flow while reinforcing market confidence 🚀💼

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