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A Cautious Stance: Hong Kong Clarifies Position on Stablecoins

by BSCN

October 6, 2023

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Stablecoins have experienced significant price fluctuations and collapses in the past, according to the secretary of finance for Hong Kong. To ensure price stability, issuers must manage reserves and convert stablecoins into fiat currency.

Hong Kong’s Cautionary Approach

Hong Kong's Financial Services and Treasury Secretary, Hui Ching-yu, has taken a conservative stance on stablecoin trading, emphasizing the need for a robust regulatory framework before permitting retail trading.

The approach is driven by concerns about price fluctuations and even collapses in stablecoin markets in the past.Ching-yu underscores the critical link between how issuers manage reserves and a stablecoin's price stability, as well as an investor's ability to convert them back into fiat currency. 

The JPEX Incident

The suspicion of fraudulent activities surrounding the virtual asset trading platform, JPEX, serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with unregulated platforms. Ching-yu points out the potential dangers, including fraud, unstable operations, contractual breaches, and theft, all of which can lead to substantial losses for investors.

Despite its cautious approach, Hong Kong is not entirely closed off to the world of stablecoins. Crypto and blockchain advocates have proposed the issuance of an HKDG (Hong Kong Dollar Government) stablecoin pegged to the region's dollar. This move could potentially challenge the dominance of existing stablecoins like Tether and USD Coin.

It's worth noting that Hong Kong has maintained its position as the top-ranked crypto-ready nation for the second consecutive year. 

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