The HK Government published in the Gazette today (6th) the Stablecoins Ordinance (Commencement) Notice to appoint August 1, 2025, as the commencement date for the Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) (the Ordinance) to come into operation. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, said that, after the Ordinance commences operation, the licensing regime will provide suitable guardrails for relevant stablecoin activities. It will be a milestone in facilitating the sustainable development of the stablecoin and digital asset ecosystem in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in mid-July 2024 released a list of participants in its stablecoin issuer "sandbox", including JINGDONG Coinlink Technology Hong Kong, RD InnoTech, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong), and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT).Related NewsJPM: NEW WORLD DEV (00017.HK) Interest Payment Delay Negatively Impacts HK CRE Mkt; HK Banks' Earnings Risk May Intensify This Yr