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Stablecoin Regulation: Hong Kong Licenses & FCA Stablecoin Sprint
HKMA and FCA have given updates on their respective roadmaps for the first half of the year to move along stablecoin regulatory initiatives.
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for stablecoin licenses and regulatory frameworks globally (Sebastian Pichler / Unsplash)
Stablecoin License Hong Kong Update
HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority) has updated on its stablecoin license rollout.
At Davos 2026, the Financial Secretary Paul Chan commented on the positive and programtic outlook the regulatory landscape in the region.
There he met with various economic leaders and revealed that stablecoin licenses are set to be issued to the approved candidates starting from Q1. Other notable topics of discussion revolved around aspects of driving forward institutional tokenisation of green bonds, as well as being supportive of broader digital transformation.
The stablecoin license requirements for Hong Kong were officially set in the summer of 2025 under the Stablecoin Ordinance by the HKMA. All stablecoin issuers who have have been successful in the stablecoin license application will be recorded in the official registry.
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