No More Crypto Roller Coasters: Hong Kong's First Digital's Stablecoin Promises Smooth Ride
Portfolio Pulse from Murtuza Merchant
Hong Kong-based trust company First Digital has announced the introduction of its new U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, FDUSD, which will be governed by regulations in Asia. The stablecoin is designed to be programmable, enabling the implementation of financial contracts, insurance, and escrow services without intermediaries. This development comes ahead of the new 'Guidelines for Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators' in Hong Kong, set to take effect on June 1.
June 01, 2023 | 5:10 pm
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Coinbase Global Inc's CEO, Brian Armstrong, commented on Hong Kong's emergence as a new hub for crypto, stating it was 'no surprise'. The introduction of FDUSD and new regulations in Hong Kong may impact the crypto industry landscape.
The introduction of FDUSD and new regulations in Hong Kong may impact the overall crypto industry landscape, but the direct impact on Coinbase's stock price is uncertain. The company's CEO acknowledged Hong Kong's growing role in the crypto space, but the news does not directly affect Coinbase's operations or financials.
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