香港财库局局长：目标今年内可发出稳定币牌照

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that the Hong Kong government is set to implement a stablecoin regulation in August, with the Monetary Authority currently consulting the market on the guidelines [1] - The guidelines will include anti-money laundering and other related requirements, which are expected to be published within the month [1] - The Financial Secretary indicated that the number of stablecoin licenses issued will be in single digits, with hopes to receive applications after the regulation comes into effect, aiming to issue licenses within the year [1] - There is a consideration regarding whether financial institutions that obtain licenses can issue stablecoins pegged to the Renminbi, which would require discussions with relevant authorities if it involves currencies from other jurisdictions [1]