Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, effective from August 1, 2023, to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with stablecoins [2][3][4]. Regulatory Framework - The HKMA released four documents detailing the regulatory requirements for licensed stablecoin issuers, including guidelines on reserve asset management, issuance, redemption, distribution, financial resources, risk management, and corporate governance [3]. - The anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines specify requirements for risk assessment, customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, stablecoin transfers, and suspicious transaction reporting [3][18]. - The licensing process will be ongoing, with the first licenses expected to be issued in early 2026, and institutions are encouraged to contact the HKMA by August 31 for feedback on regulatory expectations [3][7][8]. Licensing Requirements - To obtain a stablecoin issuer license, institutions must meet several criteria, including high-quality and liquid reserves, the ability to process redemption requests within one business day, having a physical presence in Hong Kong, and sufficient financial resources [8][9]. - The HKMA emphasizes a gradual approach to licensing, with initial licenses limited to a few issuers, and warns against promoting unlicensed stablecoins as illegal [5][8]. Transitional Arrangements - Existing licensed stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong will have a six-month transition period to apply for a license, during which they can continue operations but must submit a license application and receive written confirmation from the Financial Management Commissioner [12]. - If they fail to meet the requirements, they must cease operations by December 31 [12]. Currency Pegging - The HKMA is open to stablecoins pegged to various fiat currencies, including the Hong Kong dollar and US dollar, but cautions that any offshore RMB stablecoin issuance must consider the demand and reserve asset management [15][18]. Anti-Money Laundering Measures - Licensed issuers must implement robust controls to prevent and combat money laundering and financial crimes, including customer due diligence, risk management for customer wallets, and ongoing monitoring [18].

【导读】香港金管局宣布8月1日起实施稳定币发行人监管制度 7月29日，香港金管局发布稳定币发行人监管相关制度，并宣布该制度将于8月1日起实施。当天下午，香港金管局举行简报会，详细介绍了具体的监管安 排，同时呼吁广大投资者慎防稳定币相关的炒作及诈骗。 稳定币发行人监管制度发布 8月1日正式实施 7月29日，香港金管局就8月1日起实施的稳定币发行人监管制度发布四份文件：《持牌稳定币发行人监管指引》及相关咨询总结，《打击洗钱及恐怖分子 资金筹集指引（持牌稳定币发行人适用）》及相关咨询总结，与发牌制度及申请程序相关的《稳定币发行人发牌制度摘要说明》，以及《原有稳定币发行 人过渡条文摘要说明》。 其中，《持牌稳定币发行人监管指引》详细阐述了多方面的监管要求，包括储备资产管理，发行、赎回及分销，财政资源，风险管理及企业管治等。 《打击洗钱及恐怖分子资金筹集指引（持牌稳定币发行人适用）》则列明了反洗钱方面的监管要求，包括风险评估、客户尽职审查、持续监察、稳定币转 账及可疑交易报告等。 两套指引将于2025年8月1日刊宪。监管制度正式生效，市场参与者应遵守《稳定币条例》及相关指引。 香港金管局鼓励有意申请牌照的机构于8月31 ...

Market Overview - The three major indices opened lower, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.04%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 0.23%, and the ChiNext Index down 0.45% [1] - The closing figures for the indices showed a decline, with the Dow Jones down 0.46% at 44,632.99 points, the S&P 500 down 0.30% at 6,370.86 points, and the Nasdaq down 0.38% at 21,098.29 points [3] Sector Performance - The dairy, weight loss drugs, and hydroelectric sectors experienced significant declines [1] - The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell by 1.35%, with notable declines in major Chinese stocks such as Alibaba down 2.28%, JD down 3.01%, and NIO down 2.48% [3] Institutional Insights - CITIC Securities highlighted the introduction of a childcare subsidy plan, which is expected to benefit the mother and baby retail sector, with a base standard of 3,600 yuan per child per year, potentially impacting over 20 million families [4] - CITIC JianTou pointed out that China Unicom's 2025 general server procurement demand has been released, with a significant increase in the domestic production ratio, indicating a positive outlook for the domestic innovation sector [5] - CICC reported that U.S. hot-rolled coil prices have increased by 35% since the beginning of 2025, suggesting that the steel industry may maintain high prices in the short term due to tight supply conditions [6] - CITIC Securities recommended monitoring potential issuers of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, as the regulatory framework is set to be implemented on August 1, with limited licenses expected to be issued by the end of the year [7]

香港金管局公布本周五起实施的稳定币发行人监管制度详情，强调首阶段只会发出数个牌照。金管局副 总裁陈维民预期，首阶段牌照将会于明年初发出。金管局介绍，发牌要求有三个范畴，包括合规性、具 体性及可持续性。 在合规性方面，除了满足监管要求，例如储备资产的管理、赎回、风险管理及反洗 黑钱外，特别提到要遵守香港及其他地区的法规，尤其跨境支付场景，需要遵守跨境应用的相关地区法 规。 至于具体性方面，金管局要求发行人有实在的应用场景，需要有切实可行的具体商业方案和落实 计划。 可持续性方面，稳定发行人需要有足够资源及流动资产，证明持续有心投放资源，并长远需要 有盈利能力，说服金管局其盈利模式才可经营。 ...

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, with a focus on the "Licensed Stablecoin Issuer Regulatory Guidelines" and the "Summary of the Stablecoin Issuer Licensing System" [1] - The application timeline indicates that interested applicants should contact regulators by August 31, with mature applicants having a deadline of September 30, and the first batch of licenses expected to be limited to single digits by the end of the year [1] - Companies that may obtain the first batch of scarce licenses and platforms that are determined to participate in stablecoin usage scenarios are recommended for continued attention [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong stock market is expected to see a significant increase in revenue growth for the Hang Seng Index in the first half of 2025, although profit growth may moderate [2] - Certain sectors, such as new consumption, technology, and pharmaceuticals, are showing enhanced confidence, with upward revisions in earnings expectations prior to financial disclosures [2] - The Hang Seng Technology Index has seen slight downward adjustments in earnings expectations, primarily due to disruptions from delivery subsidies affecting a few internet platforms, but overall earnings expectations in other sub-industries are generally being revised upward, particularly in new energy vehicles, semiconductors, and consumer electronics [2] Group 3 - The introduction of a childcare subsidy plan, with a basic standard of 3,600 yuan per child per year funded by the central government, is expected to boost birth rates and positively impact the mother-baby chain sector [3] - The National Health Commission estimates that the childcare subsidy will benefit over 20 million families with infants and young children annually, which is likely to enhance the willingness to have children [3] - The mother-baby chain sector is anticipated to directly benefit from the recovery in birth rates, with same-store sales data showing continuous improvement and performance elasticity being noteworthy [3]

每经AI快讯，中信证券研报表示，7月29日，金管局就8月1日起实施的稳定币发行人监管制度发布一系 列文件。核心是《持牌稳定币发行人监管指引》，当前申请阶段最具有指引意义的是《稳定币发行人发 牌制度摘要说明》。时间线上看，金管局鼓励意向申请人于8月31日前联系监管，成熟申请人申请时限 为9月30日，首批牌照张数仅个位数，预计有望于年底前落地。建议继续关注可能获取首批稀缺牌照的 发行人，及确定性参与稳定币使用场景创设的场景平台两条主线。 ...

中信证券主要观点如下： 监管指引重点阐述针对稳定币发行人资格及后续运营相关要求，包括7部分，分别是①储备资产管理② 发行、赎回及分销③业务活动④财政资源⑤风险管理⑥企业管制⑦经营手法及操守，重点内容如下： 储备资产：目前限于现金管理类资产，要求全额储备。①需满足全额支持；②合格储备资产范围包括现 金、期限不超过3个月的银行存款、符合特定要求的有价债务证券、由符合要求债券作为抵押品的且具 有最低对手方风险的隔夜逆回购协议、投资以上资产的专设投资基金和其他被认可的资产。③需明确稳 定币参照货币，若涉及多种货币需明确比例，货币错配需金管局批准。④须设立有效信托安排确保储备 资产隔离，若产生收益/损失归属持牌人，托管人需满足最低标准。⑤持牌人不得就其发行稳定币支付 利息。⑥明确向公众披露信息范围，每日准备报表并每周披露，聘请合格独立审计师按金管局要求频率 提交并公开报告。 发行、赎回及分销：重点关注客户适当性管理，无论发行人或第三方分销均不应涉及在禁止交易稳定币 的司法管辖区展业。①须确保收费合理性，考虑因素包括但不限于运营成本和行业管理；②分销方面， 持牌人应考虑有关司法管辖区的法律及法规，以及所涉及的第三方实体的 ...

中国基金报记者 张舟 美东时间7月29日周二，美国三大股指集体收跌，脸书、特斯拉等热门科技股领跌拖累大盘表现，减肥药巨头诺和诺德跌超21%。中概股多数下跌，理想 汽车领跌。 星巴克、Visa等多家公司发布关键业绩数据，带动盘后股价表现。 【导读】美股全线下跌，减肥药巨头诺和诺德跌超21%；特朗普：对普京"十分失望" 今日，市场焦点转向美联储FOMC公布利率决议。市场普遍认为美联储将维持利率区间不变，不过特朗普多次要求美联储降息，美联储主席鲍威尔可能会 在会议上有所表态。 三大股指全线收跌 热门科技股领跌拖累市场 截至收盘，道指跌0.46%，报44632.99点；标普500指数跌0.30%，报6370.86点；纳指跌0.38%，报21098.29点。 热门科技股多数下跌，万得美国科技七巨头指数跌0.59%，脸书跌超2%，特斯拉、苹果、英特尔跌超1%，但谷歌涨1.56%。 | 序号 名称 | | 现价 | 涨跌幅 ▲ | 总市值 | 年初至今 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 脸书(META PLATFORMS) | | 700.000 | -2.46% | ...

Group 1 - IMF has significantly raised China's economic growth forecast for this year by 0.8 percentage points [1] - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade president met with representatives from the US-China Business Council [1] - The National Postal Administration held a symposium with express delivery companies [1] Group 2 - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association stated that some media reports on the photovoltaic industry "anti-involution" are severely inconsistent with actual conditions [1] - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority released a series of documents regarding the regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, effective from August 1 [1] - Jiangsu Province's Medical Insurance Bureau announced the pricing for medical services related to brain-computer interfaces, with a non-invasive brain-computer interface adaptation fee set at 966 yuan per session [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Everbright Securities highlights that while USD stablecoins can enhance the functionality and usage scenarios of the dollar, thereby reinforcing its position in the international monetary system, they do not fundamentally resolve the underlying issues of the U.S. dollar's twin deficits and may exacerbate risks in the long term [1] Group 1: Nature of Stablecoins - Stablecoins are essentially "on-chain" dollars, with issuers earning a "spread" [2] - They are designed to address volatility in the cryptocurrency market and improve payment efficiency, but their reliance on fiat and crypto assets for collateral reflects a centralized characteristic [2] - The market is highly concentrated, with USDT and USDC accounting for approximately 90% of stablecoin trading volume and about 80% of market capitalization [2] Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The regulatory frameworks for stablecoins in the U.S., EU, and Hong Kong share a common structure but differ in specifics [3] - The U.S. GENIUS Act focuses on payment-type stablecoins, requiring 100% cash or short-term U.S. Treasury bonds as reserves [3] - The EU's MiCA Act aims for broader regulation of crypto assets, emphasizing risk prevention and financial market stability [3] - Hong Kong's stablecoin regulations are characterized by strict approval processes and high reserve coverage, balancing financial innovation with stability [3] Group 3: Macro Impact - Stablecoins enhance liquidity similar to fiat currencies, increasing the speed of money circulation but posing new challenges for central banks in liquidity management [4] - Potential effects include the creation of additional liquidity through lower reserve ratios and the emergence of a "shadow" banking system led by stablecoins [4]