Navigating HK’s New Stablecoin Regime: What it Means for Asia’s Web3 Future

Navigating HK's New Stablecoin Regime: What it Means for Asia's Web3 Future

In a global climate where most stablecoin policies remain aspirational, Hong Kong has acted decisively. With the Stablecoins Ordinance (Cap. 656) taking effect on August 1, 2025, the city is no longer theorizing about regulation—it’s enforcing it. This marks a watershed moment not just for Hong Kong, but for the entire Web3 ecosystem across Asia. […]

Ooi Sang Kuang

Chairman, Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ooi is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of OCBC Bank, Singapore. He served as a Special Advisor in Bank Negara Malaysia and, prior to that, was the Deputy Governor and a Member of the Board of Directors.