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HKMA grants first stablecoin issuer licences to Anchorpoint and HSBC

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2026-10-23 17:36 UTC
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… Related Organisations Central Banks Multilateral Organisations Others 繁 简 Font Size A A A Print Contact Us Home / News and Media / Press Releases Granting of stablecoin issuer licences Press Releases 10 Apr 2026 Granting of stablecoin issuer licences The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (10 April) that the Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licences under the Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The licences take effect today. According to the licensees' business plans, they intend to complete the necessary preparation work and launch business in the coming few months. Mr Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA, said, "The granting of stable …
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Verified quotes

  • “The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (10 April) that the Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licences under the Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong.”
  • “According to the licensees’ business plans, they intend to complete the necessary preparation work and launch business in the coming few months.”

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