Hong Kong watchdog warns stablecoins could undermine HKD in CBDC paper
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog says it is concerned over the rising popularity of stablecoins, as it invites the public to give their say on the merits and challenges of e-HKD.
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Hong Kong’s financial watchdog says it is concerned over the rising popularity of stablecoins, as it invites the public to give their say on the merits and challenges of e-HKD.
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