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FDRC e-Newsletter Issue 05 – Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance: A New Regulatory Milestone

Feb 2, 2026

Our fifth e‑Newsletter offers a snapshot of Hong Kong’s latest step toward a regulated digital‑asset market — the enactment of the Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656). This new law introduces a formal licensing regime for fiat‑referenced stablecoin issuers, strengthening market integrity, investor protection, and responsible innovation.

🔍 Highlights: Key licensing requirements, governance and compliance standards, enforcement measures, and insights for dispute‑resolution practitioners as stablecoins gain greater prominence in Hong Kong’s financial landscape.

👉 Read more in our latest issue: https://fdrc.org.hk/en/doc/FDRC%20Newsletter%2005%202026_01_30%20(Stablecoins)_EN.pdf