Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent performance and strategic positioning of Lianlian Digital (02598.HK) in the context of the stablecoin market and its efforts to adapt to changes in cross-border trade dynamics. Group 1: Market Performance - Lianlian Digital's stock price experienced a significant increase of 158% over nine trading days, followed by a 40% drop on the tenth day, stabilizing at 10.54 HKD as of June 27 [2] - The stock price rose approximately 65% from May 21 to June 27, following the Hong Kong Legislative Council's approval of the Stablecoin Bill [3] Group 2: Stablecoin and Virtual Asset Strategy - Lianlian Digital is actively involved in the stablecoin sector, having partnered with Yuan Coin Technology, one of the first three stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong, to develop the "Yuan Coin Wallet" [3] - The company has obtained a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license, which positions it to expand its virtual asset financial services [4] - The stablecoin concept is seen as a key entry point for traditional finance, offering advantages in payment efficiency and cost [4] Group 3: Financial Performance - In 2024, Lianlian Digital reported total revenue of 1.315 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 27.9%, and achieved a profit of 78.7 million CNY, reversing a previous loss of 403 million CNY [7] - The total payment volume (TPV) reached 3.3 trillion CNY, a significant increase of 64.7% year-on-year, driven by growth in cross-border e-commerce and B2B traditional trade [8] Group 4: Strategic Adjustments - The company sold a 14.56% stake in Lian Tong Company for approximately 1.6 billion CNY, reducing its ownership to 17.63%, which alleviates the financial burden from previous losses [9] - Lianlian Digital is focusing on global expansion by acquiring local licenses and supporting transactions in over 130 currencies, aiming to mitigate risks from changing trade dynamics [13] Group 5: Industry Challenges and Opportunities - The cross-border payment sector faces challenges due to uncertain tariff policies, which may increase transaction costs and compliance risks [11][12] - Lianlian Digital plans to enhance its competitiveness through technology-driven operations and by expanding into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Latin America [15]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence of stablecoins in Hong Kong, particularly focusing on the operations and strategies of Round Coin Technology, one of the first licensed issuers under the new Stablecoin Regulation. Group 1: Company Overview - Round Coin Technology was founded in 2021 and is recognized as a pioneer in compliant stablecoin initiatives in Hong Kong, with a board chaired by former HKMA president Norman Chan [6][7]. - The company has a diverse management team with backgrounds in web3, digital payments, and traditional banking, which enhances its compliance and risk management capabilities [7][8]. Group 2: Market Context - As of May 2023, the global stablecoin market reached a total market capitalization of $250 billion, growing over tenfold in the past five years [2]. - The stablecoin market in Hong Kong is expected to expand significantly as traditional enterprises begin to adopt compliant stablecoins following the regulatory framework [12]. Group 3: Business Model and Strategy - Round Coin Technology plans to enter the market through three main application scenarios: cross-border payments, licensed virtual asset exchanges, and Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization [3][11]. - The revenue model for stablecoin issuers primarily derives from interest on underlying assets, with the law stipulating that interest from reserve assets belongs to the issuer [9][8]. Group 4: Regulatory Environment - The Stablecoin Regulation in Hong Kong is set to create a compliant framework that will allow only licensed stablecoins to be used by the public, providing a competitive edge for compliant issuers like Round Coin Technology [3][12]. - The regulation also allows for multi-currency stablecoins, indicating future plans for Round Coin Technology to issue stablecoins pegged to currencies other than the Hong Kong Dollar [3][12]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The current market is dominated by USD-pegged stablecoins like USDT and USDC, which hold 90% of the market share. However, Round Coin Technology aims to capture market share through compliance and the introduction of various stablecoins [12][14]. - The company does not intend to compete directly with USD stablecoins but rather focuses on the untapped market potential in Hong Kong and the surrounding regions [12][13]. Group 6: Industry Impact - Stablecoins are expected to revolutionize cross-border payments, with potential cost reductions of 30% and speed improvements of 40% compared to traditional banking systems [17]. - The integration of stablecoins into the financial ecosystem can enhance the efficiency of economic operations and provide a bridge between fiat and digital currencies [18][19].

连连数字展台 张云山 摄 浙江公司连连数字近两天经历了过山车般的行情——先是6月2日大涨64.27%，股价高达16.46港元/股；6月3日大跌39.25%，股价回落至10港元/股。众安在 线、OSL集团也经历了类似的波动。 大涨大跌的背后，跟一则消息有关。中国香港特别行政区政府于5月30日发布《稳定币条例》，这意味着《稳定币条例》正式成为法例。 6月3日，A股稳定币概念股开盘大涨，御银股份、恒宝股份、翠微股份涨停，海联金汇、雄帝科技、四方精创、中科金财、天阳科技、拉卡拉等个股大 涨。 潮新闻客户端 记者 张云山 甘居鹏 市场对连连数字的强烈追捧，源于其已在香港虚拟资产生态中占据先发优势，连连数字全资子公司DFX Labs Company Limited手握香港证监会颁发的虚拟 资产交易平台（VATP）牌照，并推出企业钱包等产品。 另外，公司100%持有的连连国际，早在2023年即与香港金管局首批稳定币沙盒企业——圆币创新科技达成合作，共同推进"易信连"企业认证与"圆币钱 包"支付服务。 连连数字今3月公布的2024全年业绩显示，公司数字支付业务总支付额达3.30万亿元人民币，同比飙升64.7%；总收入13.1 ...

潮新闻客户端 记者 张云山 甘居鹏 6月2日，港股市场迎来一场金融科技股的狂欢。浙江企业连连数字开盘后一小时内股价急速拉升，涨幅一度逼近惊人的80%，截至北京时间15:20，股价17 港元，涨69.66%。 连连数字价格暴涨 更令人瞩目的是，短短三个交易日内，连连数字从7.29港元涨到最高18港元，最大涨幅147%，成为近期港股市场最耀眼的明星之一。本轮暴涨的直接催化 剂是香港虚拟资产监管框架的重大突破。 6月2日，香港特区政府正式在宪报刊登《稳定币条例》，标志着该条例完成立法程序。此前，立法会已于5月21日三读通过这项关键草案。新规的核心在于 设立"法币稳定币"发行人的发牌制度，为挂钩法定货币的稳定币构筑坚实的监管框架。 据了解，稳定币是一种与法定货币、黄金等稳定资产挂钩的加密货币，其核心价值在于通过抵押机制或算法调节维持价格稳定，同时保留加密货币的全球可 访问性、快速交易和可编程性。 连连数字展台（张云山/摄） 市场对连连数字的强烈追捧，源于其已在香港虚拟资产生态中占据先发优势，连连数字全资子公司DFX Labs Company Limited手握香港证监会颁发的虚拟资 产交易平台（VATP）牌照，并推出 ...