
How Hong Kong stablecoin licences enforce redemption at par
Hong Kong requires stablecoin issuers to hold reserves at least equal to par and to redeem within one business day. Two licences are on the HKMA register.
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Hong Kong requires stablecoin issuers to hold reserves at least equal to par and to redeem within one business day. Two licences are on the HKMA register.

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