Hong Kong Finalizes Stablecoin Rules, Launches Public Registry to Bolster Digital Asset Oversight

Hong Kong's financial regulator has finalized its stablecoin rules, set to take effect on August 1st. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has also launched a public registry for licensed stablecoin issuers. This move aims to bring greater oversight and transparency to the burgeoning digital asset market in the region, while also combating potential scams.