Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene
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23 September, 2026

Stablecoins and CBDCs dominate the evolving digital money scene

The global landscape of digital money evolves as Brazil tightens eFX rules, Saudi Arabia exits mBridge, and Hong Kong advances...
US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails
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10 September, 2026

US Bank stablecoin debut; Circle buys Tazapay to boost Asia rails

U.S. Bancorp launches USBDC stablecoin after a successful cross-border payment pilot on Stellar, advancing its digital asset and tokenization strategy.
Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering
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9 September, 2026

Digital wallet use rises, as do scams and money laundering

Digital wallets reshape travel and payments as AI adoption grows, while HKMA warns of card-binding scams and FATF flags money...
Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives
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31 August, 2026

Stablecoins boom as sovereign era arrives

Hong Kong's stablecoin market gains a distributor bank as card transactions top $10B, while the UAE emerges as a model...
Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?
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28 August, 2026

Bank of England’s stablecoin goals; can stablecoins fix US debt?

Stablecoin rules are evolving in the U.K. and the U.S., while rising demand is linking digital currencies to payments, Treasury...
Stablecoins are becoming the rails for 24/7 global trade
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22 April, 2026

Stablecoins are becoming the rails for 24/7 global trade

Hong Kong's HKMA issues stablecoin licenses, signaling a shift in digital assets towards a regulated financial system driven by major...