#快讯 Hong Kong's first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses may be announced soon, with Standard Chartered, HSBC, and OSL reportedly shortlisted

On March 12, according to Sing Tao Headlines, the list of the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong may be announced this month. Sources say that Standard Chartered, HSBC, and licensed virtual asset trading platform OSL are among the initial shortlisted candidates, with the announcement possibly as early as next week, though the list remains subject to change. Initially, about five institutions were considered, but the final list may be reduced to three, with regulators likely to prioritize banking institutions to ensure stability and market confidence.

It is worth noting that there are no reports of mainland Chinese institutions being shortlisted; organizations like Yuanbi Technology and Lianlian Digital may not have made it into the first batch. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has stated that it will not comment on market rumors.