Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the rise in stablecoin-related stocks, with notable increases in share prices for companies such as Guotai Junan International (up 4.82% to HKD 2.61), Yunfeng Financial (up 4.5% to HKD 3.48), ZhongAn Online (up 4.42% to HKD 16.07), and Yaocai Securities (up 3.35% to HKD 8.33) [1] - Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Xu Zhengyu, announced that as of the end of September this year, 36 applications for stablecoin licenses have been received from various sectors, with some licenses expected to be issued early next year, prioritizing robust reserve management, price stability, and anti-money laundering measures [1] - Xu emphasized that these measures not only protect investors but also establish a clear compliance path to reduce ambiguities that could lead to trading conflicts, thereby helping to resolve potential disputes [1] - Regarding the licensing system for virtual asset trading and custody service providers, Xu stated that discussions are ongoing with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to develop detailed licensing regulations, which are planned to be submitted to the Legislative Council for review next year, aiming to balance risk management and innovation within the virtual asset industry [1]