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 31 Jul 24

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ZA Bank, Hong Kong's largest digital lender, has announced plans to provide reserve bank services for digital asset issuers, supporting the city-state's stablecoin plans. This move is the first of its kind in Hong Kong and aims to integrate traditional banking services with financial technology inno...

ZA Bank to Provide Reserve Bank Services for Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans
Hong Kong's largest digital lender, ZA Bank, has announced plans to provide reserve bank services for digital asset issuers, supporting the city-state's stablecoin plans. This move is the first of its kind in Hong Kong and aims to integrate traditional banking services with financial technology innovation. ZA Bank's exclusive services will allow stablecoin issuers to hold accounts to store their reserves and undertake settlement services, while ensuring compliance with Hong Kong's regulatory standards. Yuancoin has become the first stablecoin issuer to use ZA Bank for its reserve bank services, with talks underway with at least 10 other stablecoin issuers.

Hong Kong Unveils New Stablecoin Licensing Regime
Additionally, Hong Kong has unveiled a new stablecoin licensing regime for intending issuers in collaboration with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) to create a uniform framework for operation. Firms are expected to meet the minimum capital requirements, ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) rules, and commit to regular audits by supervisory bodies.

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Key Points:
- ZA Bank plans to provide reserve bank services for digital asset issuers, supporting Hong Kong's stablecoin plans
- This is the first of its kind move in Hong Kong and aims to integrate traditional banking services with financial technology innovation
- ZA Bank's exclusive services will allow stablecoin issuers to hold accounts, undertake settlement services, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Yuancoin, the first stablecoin issuer to use ZA Bank for reserve bank services, has received the green light from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
- Hong Kong has unveiled a new stablecoin licensing regime in collaboration with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) to create a uniform framework for operation, aiming to protect investors and ensure responsible development of the stablecoin ecosystem

Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving landscape of digital assets and stablecoin regulations in Hong Kong.

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