Group 1 - The regulatory framework for stablecoins is becoming clearer, with the Hong Kong Legislative Council passing the Stablecoin Bill, effective from August 1, establishing a licensing system and 1:1 high liquidity asset reserves as core components [2][3] - Cathay Financial International has received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to upgrade its existing securities trading license to provide virtual asset trading services, allowing direct trading of Bitcoin and stablecoins on its platform [2][3] - The global issuance scale of stablecoins has exceeded $235 billion as of May 2025, indicating significant market growth [2] Group 2 - Several public fund subsidiaries in Hong Kong are actively preparing for the stablecoin ecosystem, participating in sandbox projects led by the Hong Kong government, including stablecoin issuance, payment, asset integration, and fund subscription and redemption [3][4] - Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) has been involved in multiple sandbox projects and is collaborating with major financial institutions to test end-to-end processes for tokenized fund transactions and cash management solutions [3][4] - The introduction of stablecoin applications in fund management could lead to a noticeable increase in fund management scale, as stated by Huaxia Fund's digital asset management head [4] Group 3 - In April 2024, six virtual asset spot ETFs were officially listed in the Hong Kong market, with major fund companies like Bosera Fund and Huaxia Fund launching Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that allow direct investment in these cryptocurrencies [5][6] - Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) has been proactive in the digital asset space, launching Asia's first spot crypto asset ETFs and a tokenized currency fund, aiming to expand its tokenized fund product series [6][7] - Fund companies are rapidly building teams to capture talent in the virtual asset sector, with job postings for product managers requiring experience in virtual assets, fintech, and blockchain [7] Group 4 - Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) has established a digital asset department to manage the lifecycle of virtual asset products and is focused on integrating traditional financial products with virtual assets and stablecoins [7] - The company plans to continue launching more tokenized fund products and explore the use of digital currencies for settlement to enhance transaction efficiency in the digital financial ecosystem in Hong Kong [7]
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Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-07-03 20:27