Group 1: Regulatory Developments - Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Regulation Draft on May 21, becoming the first region globally to issue licenses for fiat-backed stablecoins [1] - The US Senate is also advancing stablecoin legislation, indicating a growing regulatory focus on this area [1] Group 2: Company Developments - Lakala, a company holding 237 payment licenses, is the only private player in China connected to the CIPS system and the digital RMB cross-border channel [3] - Lakala has upgraded its 5 million POS machines to accept stablecoin payments [4] - There are rumors that JD.com plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong, with Lakala as a potential technical partner [5] Group 3: Market Reactions - Following Lakala's announcement of plans to list in Hong Kong on June 16, its stock price hit the daily limit up [6] - The company is being referred to as the "cross-border payment dragon" due to its ability to instantly convert 36 currencies and service over 100 countries [6] Group 4: Financial Performance - Lakala's 2024 revenue is projected at 5.759 billion, a decrease of 2.96% from the previous year, with net profit down 23.26% to 351 million [9] - The Q1 2025 net profit dropped to 101 million, indicating a significant decline [10] - Total transaction volume for 2024 is expected to be 42.2 trillion, down nearly 300 billion from 2023, with a notable decline in card transactions [10] Group 5: Business Transformation Challenges - Lakala's SaaS services added 10,000 stores with a 65% increase in transaction volume, but overall revenue from technology services is declining [11] - Credit card promotion revenue plummeted by 78%, negatively impacting the technology segment [11] Group 6: Future Prospects - If the Hong Kong license is obtained, stablecoin business could yield a gross margin of 68%, potentially contributing 400 million in revenue by 2025 [13] - Based on an 8x PS for cross-border business, the market value could increase by 3.2 billion [14] - The Central Bank's first public discussion on stablecoins occurred on June 18, with Lakala executives present, indicating significant interest in the sector [14]