Xuan Gu Bao·2025-08-21 03:16Market Overview - On August 21, digital currencies and RWA concepts experienced a collective surge, with multiple stocks hitting their daily limit up, including Yuyin Co., Tianrongxin, and Zhongyou Capital [1][2] Event Highlights - The Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation officially came into effect on August 1, marking the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework specifically for fiat-backed stablecoins, which is expected to inject compliance momentum into the digital asset market and open new opportunities in cross-border trade and supply chain finance [3] - The RWA registration platform was launched on August 7, initiated by the Hong Kong Web3.0 Standardization Association, aiming to facilitate the entire process of dataization, assetization, and financialization of RWA assets [3] Institutional Insights - RWA's advantages include increased efficiency and reduced costs, aiding financial globalization and decentralization, with tokenized securities transforming illiquid assets into essential on-chain tools [4] - Several representative asset categories have emerged in practice, including financial assets like gold and bonds, as well as renewable energy assets and intangible assets like carbon credits and intellectual property [4] - Financial institutions are exploring ways to engage in the RWA ecosystem, with commercial banks issuing on-chain deposits or stablecoins to mitigate risks and providing custody and settlement services for large stablecoin issuers [5]