Hong Kong Regulator Targets March for First Stablecoin Licences

Hong Kong to initially grant ‘very few’ stablecoin licenses starting in March

Eddie Yue told lawmakers the HKMA is nearing the end of its review process, with just a handful of stablecoin issuers expected to win approval initially.

Hong Kong regulator targets March for first stablecoin licences

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Hong Kong Targets First Stablecoin Licenses in March

Hong Kong Targets First Stablecoin Licenses in March - Initial approvals expected to be limited, with focus on stability and security

Hong Kong Stablecoins Set to Launch in March with Strict Rules

Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) will issue its first stablecoin licenses in March 2026. However, they will grant these licenses to only a small number of applicants at first. The authority wants to make sure that applicants meet strong risk management and anti-money laundering (AML) rules. LATEST: Hong Kong will issue its first stablecoin licenses in March, but only to a "very small number" of applicants initially, focusing on risk manage…