Paul Chan Says Hong Kong’s First Two Stablecoin Licenses Mark a Starting Point

Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong remains open to Web3 firms and argued that blockchain and digital assets create value when they address practical, real-world needs.

Summary

Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong has issued its first two stablecoin licenses and described them as the beginning of a broader digital asset push rather than an endpoint. He said Hong Kong remains fully open to Web3 firms and stressed that blockchain and digital assets are most valuable when they solve real-world problems. The remarks frame Hong Kong’s approach as supportive of regulated crypto development, with stablecoins typically seen as digital tokens designed to maintain a fixed value and serve as a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based activity.

Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, often by being linked to a fiat currency or other reserve asset.
  • Web3: A broad term for blockchain-based internet services that emphasize user ownership, token-based networks, and decentralized applications.
  • Blockchain: A distributed digital ledger that records transactions across a network, allowing data to be stored transparently and tamper-resistently.