The new regulations for stablecoins in Hong Kong will be implemented in 2025, and the price of Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000.

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New Developments in Hong Kong Digital Asset Regulation: Stablecoin Regulations Set to be Implemented

The Hong Kong financial regulatory authorities announced that a new stablecoin regulatory framework will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, marking a significant transformation in Hong Kong's regulatory framework in the digital asset sector. The head of the finance department revealed that the total digital asset trading volume in Hong Kong's banking sector reached HKD 17.2 billion last year, indicating the rapid growth trend in this field.

This new regulation introduces a licensing system for stablecoin activities, aimed at enhancing market liquidity and attracting more global issuers. Notably, the new rules allow stablecoin issuers to peg their products to multiple fiat currencies, not just the Hong Kong dollar. This flexibility is expected to further strengthen Hong Kong's competitiveness as an international financial center.

Hong Kong has always been at the forefront of global digital financial innovation. As early as 2020, Hong Kong took the lead in launching a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset trading platforms, setting a benchmark for the entire industry. The promotion of stablecoin regulation once again highlights Hong Kong's forward-looking vision and strategic positioning in the digital asset field.

With the growth of digital assets, Hong Kong advances stablecoin regulation

At the same time, Bitcoin, as a major player in the cryptocurrency market, has also attracted significant attention. Data shows that the current price of Bitcoin is approximately $105,894.24, with a total market capitalization of $2.10 trillion, accounting for 63.74% of the entire cryptocurrency market. Its 24-hour trading volume is $38.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.86%, reflecting the market's continued enthusiasm for Bitcoin.

With the continuous improvement of the regulatory framework and the robust development of the digital asset market, Hong Kong is gradually consolidating its position as a global digital financial center. The new stablecoin regulations will undoubtedly inject new vitality into Hong Kong's digital asset ecosystem, promoting the entire industry to develop in a more standardized and transparent direction.

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PanicSeller69vip
· 1h ago
Regulation is becoming increasingly strict.
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ArbitrageBotvip
· 18h ago
The regulation in Hong Kong is well done.
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VCsSuckMyLiquidityvip
· 18h ago
Regulation is critical Be Played for Suckers
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CafeMinorvip
· 18h ago
Regulation is a good thing
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RiddleMastervip
· 18h ago
A new player joins the stablecoin market.
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FlatTaxvip
· 18h ago
Finally, the day has come.
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LiquidatedNotStirredvip
· 18h ago
The policy has been relaxed a lot.
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AirdropSweaterFanvip
· 18h ago
Good news, Hong Kong is here!
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