HUAXI Securities·2025-06-21 11:33Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Stablecoins are emerging as a new global digital currency solution, characterized by asset anchoring, low volatility, and high settlement efficiency, becoming essential tools for on-chain payments and cross-border settlements. The current phase is marked by accelerated policy development and the establishment of compliance frameworks, transitioning stablecoins from a gray area to institutionalized development. A diverse ecosystem of stablecoins is expected to coexist in the future [2] - Real World Assets (RWA) emphasize the digital circulation of real-world assets (such as photovoltaic and real estate rights) through on-chain verification and mapping. The initial focus is on green energy and industrial equipment assets, with preliminary mechanisms for on-chain yield mapping and cross-border issuance established. RWA is transitioning from a technical concept to a verifiable and tradable asset form, entering a phase driven by practical demand [2] Summary by Sections 01 Stablecoins: A Global Digital Currency Solution - Stablecoins are designed to maintain price stability, typically pegged to fiat currencies or commodities, and are increasingly used for transactions and value storage. They play a crucial role in the volatile cryptocurrency market, particularly in cross-border payments [10] - The development of stablecoins in Hong Kong is supported by the establishment of a digital currency infrastructure, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) initiating the digital Hong Kong dollar project and conducting trials for tokenized asset settlements [16][19] - The HKMA's regulatory sandbox for stablecoin issuers is progressing, with several institutions participating in testing mechanisms for issuance and reserve management [19] 02 RWA: From Concept to Implementation - RWA is defined as non-digital assets and related rights that are tokenized for on-chain trading. As of June 2025, the total value of global on-chain RWA assets has surpassed $23.3 billion [36] - Stablecoins serve as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in RWA transactions, and enabling innovative financial products [37][41] - The integration of stablecoins with RWA facilitates cross-border payments and reduces transaction costs, making it easier for investors to engage in fragmented asset investments [44] 03 Industry Chain and Development Status: Policy-Driven, Compliance-Enhanced - The industry is supported by a three-tier structure: upstream providing technology and compliance support, midstream focusing on asset tokenization, and downstream involving applications in payments and investments [58] - The overall industry is still in an exploratory phase, with significant room for improvement in infrastructure, legal frameworks, and application ecosystems [58] - The report highlights the competitive landscape, noting key players such as Ant Group and JD.com, which are actively developing stablecoin and RWA projects [74][81]