HSBC Hong Kong & Anchorpoint Financial (Joint Venture – Standard Chartered Bank, HKT & Animoca Brands) to Issue Stablecoins in 2026 (Cryptocurrencies Pegged to HKD), Anchorpoint Financial to Issue in 2026 June, HSBC Hong Kong to Issue in 2026 Q3 / Q4
10th June 2026 | Hong Kong
HSBC Hong Kong & Anchorpoint Financial (Joint Venture – Standard Chartered Bank, HKT & Animoca Brands) are expected to issue stablecoins in 2026 (Cryptocurrencies pegged to HKD), with Anchorpoint Financial expected to issue in 2026 June and HSBC Hong Kong to issue in 2026 Q3 / Q4. In 2026 April, Hong Kong issued stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC & Anchorpoint Financial (Joint venture – Standard Chartered Bank, HKT & Animoca Brands), which allow licensees to issue cryptocurrencies pegged to HKD. Announcement (10/4/26): “The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (10 April) that the Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licences under the Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The licences take effect today. According to the licensees’ business plans, they intend to complete the necessary preparation work and launch business in the coming few months. The HKMA maintains a Register of Licensed Stablecoin Issuers, which contains the latest list of licensees and their relevant information including names, addresses, email contact and other particulars. The Register is available on the HKMA’s website (link). Members of the public should stay vigilant to fraudulent activities or scams that are purported to be associated with the licensees or their stablecoin issuance. If in doubt, members of the public may refer to the HKMA’s Register or further reach out to the licensees for verification. When acquiring or using stablecoins, the public is reminded to do so only through regulated channels.” In 2026 April, HSBC Hong Kong & Anchorpoint Financial (Standard Chartered Bank subsidiary) issued warnings to public of fraudulent stablecoins & products, with both HSBC & Anchorpoint Financial have not issued any stablecoins. HSBC Hong Kong (28/4/26): “The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited reminds the public to stay vigilant against dealing in fraudulent stablecoins that purport to be issued by, or associated with, HSBC. HSBC has not yet issued any stablecoins in Hong Kong. We plan to launch an Hong Kong-dollar denominated stablecoin in the second half of this year under a new licence granted in April 2026. At launch, the HSBC issued stablecoin will only be offered through PayMe and the HSBC HK Mobile App. Further updates will be provided in due course. HSBC has no connection to any fraudulent stablecoins purportedly associated with HSBC. Customers are reminded to beware of falling victim to any investment scams. For more prevention tips, please visit the on the Bank’s website or the Hong Kong Government’s website. If customers are concerned, they should call the HSBC Personal Customer service hotline at 2233 3000 and report to the Police.” Anchorpoint Financial (28/4/26): “Anchorpoint Financial Limited (“Anchorpoint”) would like to alert the public to tokens purported to be “HKDAP”, the regulated Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoins, or associated with Anchorpoint. Anchorpoint hereby clarifies that since obtaining the stablecoin issuer licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on 10 April 2026, we have not officially issued any regulated stablecoins, other tokens and products under the name “HKDAP” . Anchorpoint would like to remind the public to verify information through official sources and use only regulated channels when acquiring or using stablecoins. If you suspect that you have been scammed, please report the case to the Police.”
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Hong Kong Issues Stablecoin Issuer Licences to HSBC & Anchorpoint Financial (Joint Venture – Standard Chartered Bank, HKT & Animoca Brands) Which Allow Licensees to Issue Cryptocurrencies Pegged to HKD
12th April 2026 – Hong Kong has issued stablecoin issuer licences to HSBC & Anchorpoint Financial (Joint venture – Standard Chartered Bank, HKT & Animoca Brands), which allow licensees to issue cryptocurrencies pegged to HKD. Announcement (10/4/26): “The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (10 April) that the Monetary Authority has granted stablecoin issuer licences under the Stablecoins Ordinance to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited for issuing stablecoins in Hong Kong. The licences take effect today. According to the licensees’ business plans, they intend to complete the necessary preparation work and launch business in the coming few months. The HKMA maintains a Register of Licensed Stablecoin Issuers, which contains the latest list of licensees and their relevant information including names, addresses, email contact and other particulars. The Register is available on the HKMA’s website (link). Members of the public should stay vigilant to fraudulent activities or scams that are purported to be associated with the licensees or their stablecoin issuance. If in doubt, members of the public may refer to the HKMA’s Register or further reach out to the licensees for verification. When acquiring or using stablecoins, the public is reminded to do so only through regulated channels.”
Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA: “The granting of stablecoin issuer licences is an important milestone for the development of digital assets in Hong Kong. The regulatory regime provides an orderly operating environment for stablecoin issuers to apply innovative technologies while ensuring robust user protection and effective risk management, which will foster the development of a healthy, responsible, and sustainable stablecoin ecosystem. We look forward to the issuers launching business according to their plans, exploring growth opportunities while properly managing risks. We hope their promotion of regulated stablecoins will address pain points in financial and economic activities, create values for both individuals and businesses, and support the healthy development of digital assets in Hong Kong.”
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