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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the participants for its stablecoin issuer sandbox, including Standard Chartered Bank and Animoca Brands. These participants were selected based on their genuine interest and business plans for developing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The sandbox, part o...
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the participants for its stablecoin issuer sandbox, including Standard Chartered Bank and Animoca Brands. The sandbox aims to establish a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers within a risk-controllable framework.
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and HKMA jointly released consultation conclusions on the legislative proposal for the regime, receiving broad support from market participants to mitigate financial stability risks associated with stablecoin issuance.
HKMA's sandbox allows selected institutions to test their stablecoin issuance operational plans within a controlled environment, with stringent requirements and safeguards in place. The majority of respondents support the regulatory framework for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) issuers, reflecting the increasing prevalence and evolving nature of virtual assets.
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury and Chief Executive of the HKMA expressed support for the proposed regulatory regime, emphasizing sustainable and responsible development of stablecoin ecosystem. The sandbox cautious the public to remain vigilant against potential scams related to the sandbox.
The sandbox enables the development and refinement of stablecoin issuance models while minimizing risks, aiming to balance innovation with robust regulatory oversight.
On Thursday, July 18, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the list of participants for its stablecoin issuer sandbox. This initiative aims to boost a sustainable and responsible development of the stablecoin ecosystem in Hong Kong. Key sandbox participants include Standard Chartered Bank and Animoca Brands.
The sandbox is part of the HKMA’s broader effort to establish a regulatory regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) issuers. The consultation received broad support and reflected the need to manage potential monetary and financial stability risks effectively.
The proposed regulatory requirements and implementation arrangements received broad support, with some suggested changes to the regime. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury and the Chief Executive of the HKMA expressed support for the proposed regulatory regime, emphasizing sustainable and responsible development of the stablecoin ecosystem.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s sandbox allows selected institutions to test their stablecoin issuance operational plans within a controlled environment, with stringent requirements and safeguards in place. This step-by-step approach aims to balance innovation with the need for robust regulatory oversight.