Hong Kong's stablecoin law requires all stablecoins to be fully backed by fiat currency as their underlying asset

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According to the new Hong Kong legislation, stablecoins must be backed by fiat currency as underlying assets

Licensed issuers will have to follow strict rules on managing reserves, allowing redemptions at face value, keeping client assets separate, and meeting standards for anti-money laundering, risk management, disclosure, and auditing.