陈茂波：将审慎考虑黄金稳定币建议，虚拟货币是金融创新的一部分

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Hong Kong's financial secretary, Paul Chan, indicated that stamp duty revenue is expected to increase due to favorable financial market performance, leading to an earlier-than-expected return to surplus in the operating accounts of Hong Kong [1] - Chan mentioned the gradual development of stablecoins, with consideration for linking them to gold or other assets after initial steps are taken, emphasizing the need for cautious handling [1] - He acknowledged that virtual currencies are part of financial innovation and that Hong Kong should embrace them, but they must be incorporated into an appropriate regulatory framework to mitigate risks and enhance investor education [1]