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Hong Kong launches new regulations for stablecoins, with digital asset trading volume reaching HKD 17.2 billion.
Hong Kong Strengthens Digital Asset Regulation to Promote Financial Innovation
The financial regulatory landscape in Hong Kong is about to undergo significant changes. New stablecoin regulations will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, marking an important step for Hong Kong in the field of digital finance. Recently, Financial Secretary Paul Chan revealed some eye-catching data: last year, the total trading volume of digital assets by local banks reached HKD 17.2 billion, fully demonstrating the huge potential of this emerging market.
The core of this new regulation lies in the introduction of a licensing system for stablecoin activities. Notably, the new rules allow stablecoin issuers to peg their products to multiple fiat currencies, rather than being limited to the Hong Kong Dollar. This flexibility is expected to significantly enhance market liquidity and further consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial center.
In his article titled "Accelerating Development and Seeking Progress Amid Stability," Chan Mo-po emphasized that this regulatory measure aims to inject new vitality into financial institutions. By establishing a structured regulatory environment, Hong Kong has laid a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the digital asset industry.
In fact, Hong Kong has always been at the forefront of digital financial innovation globally. As early as 2020, Hong Kong launched a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset trading platforms, setting a global precedent. This leading advantage has laid the foundation for Hong Kong to attract global digital asset participants.
In the current market landscape, Bitcoin (BTC) still holds a dominant position. According to the latest data, the price of Bitcoin has reached $105,894.24, with a 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 new stablecoin regulations set to be implemented, Hong Kong is actively building a more open, innovative, and regulated digital financial ecosystem. This will not only attract more global issuers and investors but also further enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness on the international financial stage. In the future, we have reason to believe that Hong Kong will play an increasingly important role in the digital asset and fintech sectors.