Core Points - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning regarding false news about the launch of the world's first offshore renminbi-pegged stablecoin in Hong Kong [1][4] - The Stablecoin Regulation will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, requiring any entity issuing fiat stablecoins in Hong Kong to obtain a license from the HKMA [1] - Currently, no stablecoin issuer licenses have been granted by the HKMA, making any issuance or promotional activities illegal [1][4] Regulatory Framework - The HKMA emphasizes that any promotion or issuance of stablecoins without a license is considered unlawful [4] - The authority will monitor the market for any activities related to stablecoin transactions and may take further action if violations of the Stablecoin Regulation are detected [4] - The public is encouraged to verify the licensing status of stablecoin issuers through the HKMA's official announcements and website updates [4]

Core Points - The "Stablecoin Regulation" will be implemented starting August 1, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) encouraging institutions interested in applying for a stablecoin issuer license to contact them by August 31 [1] - As of September 1, HKMA announced receiving 77 expressions of interest from various institutions, including banks, tech companies, securities/asset management/investment firms, e-commerce, payment institutions, and startups/web3 companies [1] - HKMA emphasized that the expressions of interest or formal applications do not constitute approval or recognition of the likelihood of obtaining a license, as final approval will depend on compliance with licensing conditions [1] Industry Insights - HKMA is arranging meetings with interested institutions to help them assess the necessity and maturity of their stablecoin issuance plans before deciding on formal applications [1] - The licensing process will be ongoing, and institutions that feel prepared and wish to expedite their consideration should submit applications by September 30 [1] - HKMA has warned the public to remain vigilant against unlicensed stablecoin promotions [1]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating - No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View - The fundamentals continue the weak recovery trend. After the cross - quarter period, the capital pressure subsides, and the seasonal loosening window opens. The overall environment is bullish for the bond market. However, due to the unclear policy disturbances in the second half of the year, the downward space for yields is limited, and the bond market is expected to fluctuate strongly [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs a. Futures Market - **Futures Prices and Volumes**: T, TF, TS, and TL主力合约收盘价分别为109.105、106.225、102.502、121.150，其中TF、TS、TL主力合约分别下跌0.02%、0.01%、0.04%，T主力合约持平；T、TF、TL主力成交量分别减少218、865、1354，TS主力成交量增加257 [2]. - **Futures Spreads**: Some spreads like TL2512 - 2509 increased by 0.02, while others such as T2512 - 2509 decreased by 0.02 [2]. - **Futures Positions**: T主力持仓量为216,298手，减少0.01%；TF主力持仓量为157,986手，增加81手；TS主力持仓量为115,517手，减少1,682手；TL主力持仓量为122,562手，减少16手。 The net short positions of T, TS, and TL decreased, while that of TF increased [2]. b. CTD and Active Bonds - **CTD Bonds**: The net prices of some CTD bonds like 220010.IB increased by 0.0337, while others such as 240020.IB decreased by 0.0414 [2]. - **Active Bonds**: The yields of 1 - 7Y active bonds decreased by 0.10 - 0.15bp, while the 10Y yield increased by 0.15bp [2]. c. Interest Rates - **Short - term Interest Rates**: The overnight silver - pledged repo rate increased by 2.25bp to 1.3225%, the 7 - day silver - pledged repo rate increased by 16.08bp to 1.4908%, and the 14 - day silver - pledged repo rate decreased by 2.00bp to 1.5000%. Shibor overnight decreased by 0.10bp to 1.3120%, Shibor 7 - day increased by 3.50bp to 1.4580%, and Shibor 14 - day decreased by 2.90bp to 1.4940% [2]. - **LPR Rates**: The 1 - year and 5 - year LPR rates remained unchanged at 3.00% and 3.5% respectively [2]. d. Market News - **Domestic News**: The Hong Kong "Stablecoin Ordinance" will come into effect in August. The Minister of Finance of China attended the 2025 BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting and expressed China's willingness to deepen BRICS financial cooperation [2]. - **Overseas News**: US President Trump said that the US government will start sending letters to trading partners to set new unilateral tariff rates, which may range from 10% - 70%, and are likely to take effect on August 1 [2]. e. Key Data to Focus On - On July 07 at 17:00, the eurozone May retail sales month - on - month rate will be released. On July 08 at 20:30, US President Trump will start sending tariff letters to other countries [3].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance has released the legislative work plan for 2025, which includes the research and formulation of the management measures for the domestic investment of the National Social Security Fund and the revision of corporate financial regulations [1] - The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has published the announcement regarding the "Stablecoin Ordinance," designating August 1, 2025, as the effective date for the implementation of the ordinance [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.06%, the Shenzhen Component Index decreased by 0.18%, and the ChiNext Index dropped by 0.48% at the midday close. The Hang Seng Index declined by 0.21%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell by 0.59% [1]

Core Points - The article discusses two recent bridge collapses in Russia, highlighting the potential safety risks associated with infrastructure in the region [1][3]. Group 1: Incident Details - On June 1, a bridge in Kursk region collapsed while a freight train was passing, resulting in some train cars falling onto the road below and a fire in the locomotive [1]. - A train driver sustained leg injuries, and all crew members were sent to the hospital for treatment [2]. - This incident marks the second bridge collapse in Russia within 24 hours, with the first occurring on May 31 in Bryansk region, leading to a passenger train derailment and at least 7 fatalities [3]. Group 2: Causes and Context - The Bryansk bridge collapse was reportedly caused by an explosion, with the local governor stating that "illegal interference with transportation activities" led to the incident [3]. - Bryansk region is located in western Russia, bordering Ukraine and Belarus, which may indicate geopolitical factors influencing infrastructure safety [4].