Hong Kong stablecoins bill advances to the Legislative Council
The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections.
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The bill includes licensing requirements for stablecoin issuers, offering and marketing restrictions and broader consumer protections.
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