# Hong Kong authorities have approved two new licenses for stablecoin operations.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-10 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- Hong Kong granted its first stablecoin issuer licenses effective April 10.
- A public register now lists all approved stablecoin issuers with company details.
- Licensed stablecoin issuers must complete operational preparations before launching services.
- Authorities urge users to verify issuer credentials to avoid digital asset scams.

**Companies:** HSBC Holdings
**Countries:** Hong Kong

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