新华财经北京10月10日电一家英国大型交易平台发出严厉警告：加密货币不应出现在投资组合中，因为 它不算资产。 英国8日解除针对散户投资者参与加密交易所交易票据（ETN）的长期禁令。交易所交易票据是一种与 特定资产挂钩的债务工具。投资者可借此通过受监管的交易所接触数字代币。 据美国消费者新闻与商业频道10日报道，上述新规引发英国最大零售投资平台哈格里夫斯-兰斯当公司 发出警示，敦促英国散户投资者保持谨慎。 哈格里夫斯-兰斯当在声明中说："我们秉持的投资理念认为，比特币并非一种资产类别。我们认为加密 货币不具备应被纳入成长型或收益型投资组合的特征，也不应依赖其帮助客户实现财务目标……它没有 内在价值。" 英国政府8日同样规定，允许投资者在股票与股份个人储蓄账户中持有加密ETN。此类账户内每年最多2 万英镑（约合26614美元）可享受免税待遇。（卜晓明） （文章来源：新华社） ...

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Stablecoin Regulation will officially take effect on August 1, 2025, allowing institutions to apply for licenses, with nearly 50 companies, including major Chinese tech firms Ant Group and JD.com, eager to participate [2] Group 1: Licensing and Market Entry - The initial plan is to issue the first batch of licenses by the end of October 2025, allowing licensed institutions to prepare for stablecoin issuance before the Christmas season [2] - The approval process for stablecoin licenses will follow a market-oriented principle, but the entry threshold is expected to be high, with estimates suggesting that the first batch of licensed institutions will not exceed 10 [2][3] - The application process will require institutions to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in finance, IT, and marketing, along with maintaining high operational costs, which may reach several million Hong Kong dollars annually [3][4] Group 2: Potential Issuers and Challenges - Potential issuers include major players like Ant International and Ant Digital Technology, as well as various financial institutions and tech companies [3][4] - Two main challenges during the application phase include demonstrating a genuine business need and addressing anti-money laundering concerns, particularly in cross-border scenarios [5] - The regulatory focus will prioritize applications from companies with mature technology and strong capabilities, making it difficult for smaller players to succeed in the competitive cross-border payment space [5] Group 3: Impact on the Ecosystem - Local brokers are expected to be significant beneficiaries, with many already upgrading their licenses, leading to increased trading commissions and potential new revenue streams from virtual asset custody services [8][10] - Banks may also play a dual role as third-party custodians and potential stablecoin issuers, leveraging their existing customer base to offer stablecoin services [11][12] - The overall market for stablecoins in Hong Kong is still considered niche, with the local currency not being a major international currency, limiting the growth potential without tapping into the mainland Chinese market [13][14] Group 4: Future Prospects - The emergence of a leading stablecoin company in Hong Kong, akin to Circle in the U.S., is possible but will be limited in number due to the lengthy operational timeline required to achieve profitability and meet listing standards [18][19] - The focus for Hong Kong in 2026 will be on large-scale promotion and implementation of stablecoins to enhance settlement efficiency, potentially involving agreements with friendly nations to expand application scenarios [20]