Core Insights - The report by Huatai Securities analyzes the rapid development of stablecoins, their potential impact, and future trends, indicating that stablecoins are moving from the periphery of innovation to the mainstream financial system, which may profoundly affect the global monetary landscape [1][3]. Group 1: Market Growth and Projections - The market size of stablecoins has surged from $5 billion in 2020 to $250 billion currently, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 100%, and transaction volumes nearing $37 trillion [3]. - It is conservatively estimated that in 10 years, the stablecoin market could reach $4 trillion, increasing its share of global off-chain settlement from 0.4% to 3%-4% [3]. - U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen has optimistic projections, suggesting that by the end of 2029, the market value of stablecoins could reach between $3.5 trillion and $4 trillion [3]. Group 2: Dominance and Future Trends - In the short term, dollar-pegged stablecoins dominate the market due to their first-mover advantage, but in the medium to long term, network effects may lead to the rise of euro, yen, pound, and even renminbi stablecoins [3]. - If stablecoin reserves include credit-creating assets like bonds, it could trigger credit expansion similar to "shadow banking" [3]. Group 3: Regulatory and Risk Considerations - Although stablecoins are not government-backed currencies, changes in the risk premium of underlying assets (like U.S. Treasuries) could lead to liquidity risks, especially as U.S. fiscal sustainability and external account balance issues become more pronounced [4]. - For Hong Kong dollar stablecoins, it is recommended to expand the reserve asset pool, particularly by enhancing the allocation of high-liquidity fixed-income products beyond cash [4]. - The report emphasizes that the rise of stablecoins is both a product of technological innovation and a catalyst for changes in the global monetary system, with regulatory coordination and risk management of underlying assets being crucial for their development [4].

Market Overview - The Hong Kong stock market opened lower, with the Hang Seng Index down 0.59% at 24,223.12 points, the Hang Seng Tech Index down 1.13% at 5,389.56 points, and the National Enterprises Index down 0.78% at 8,796.99 points [1] - Major tech stocks generally declined, with Alibaba down 2.28%, JD Group down 1.79%, and Xiaomi down 1.11%. However, Netease rose by 1.05% [1] Company News - XPeng Motors reported that its delivery volume has exceeded 30,000 units for seven consecutive months as of 2025 [2] - Morgan Stanley upgraded the rating of Wei Long Delicious to "Overweight" [3] - Junshi Biosciences received a clinical trial application acceptance notice from the National Medical Products Administration for JT118, aimed at preventing monkeypox virus infection [3] - Vanke Enterprise sold 30.1 million A-shares, raising a total of RMB 198 million [4] - Horizon Robotics plans to issue 681 million shares, aiming to raise approximately HKD 4.674 billion, at a discount of about 6.85% from the previous closing price [4] Institutional Insights - Guotai Junan noted that the narrative of asset revaluation in China has gained traction this year, with the Hong Kong stock market showing a volatile upward trend, although valuations remain relatively low. Future trade environments may disrupt the market, but domestic policy efforts could drive fundamental recovery [5] - CITIC Securities reported that Hong Kong stocks saw a 3.4% year-on-year revenue increase and an 8.5% profit increase in 2024, indicating a significant improvement compared to 2023. The performance of technology and finance sectors was particularly strong, while the real estate and some consumer-related companies still showed weak performance [6]

Core Viewpoint - Increasing numbers of payments are moving away from the dollar-dominated centralized monetary system to digital payment systems like Bitcoin, highlighting a shift in the financial landscape [1] Group 1: Stablecoin Development - Stablecoins are characterized as "dual-sided" currencies that combine features of both centralized and digital currencies [1] - Policies aimed at promoting stablecoin development should focus on strengthening the stability mechanisms of stablecoins to enhance market trust [1] - Recent regulatory policies on stablecoins are centered around building this trust consensus [1] Group 2: Comparison with Traditional Currency - In the short term, the growth of stablecoins is unlikely to lead to significant increases in investments in the dollar and U.S. Treasury bonds [1] - In the medium to long term, the robust development of stablecoins could allow fiat currencies, such as the dollar, to benefit from the market expansion of Bitcoin [1] - Stablecoins can provide a digital layer to fiat currencies, bridging the gap between centralized credit currencies and digital currencies [1]