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Sources say Hong Kong will issue stablecoin licenses to HSBC, Standard Chartered, and OSL.
March 12, 2026
CoinFeed News
CoinFeed reported on March 12 that, according to Sing Tao Daily citing multiple sources, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and the Hong Kong-based virtual asset trading platform OSL will be among the first companies to receive stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong. The report stated that the list could be announced as early as next week, but it is not yet finalized and is subject to change. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that it would not comment on market rumors. Previous reports from Hong Kong media indicated that stablecoin licenses from the HKMA would be issued after the Two Sessions, with the initial batch consisting of fewer than four companies.