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HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses

HSBC and Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first to receive stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong under the new regulatory framework established by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The Stablecoin Ordinance, passed in 2025, requires businesses to obtain official approval before issuing fiat-backed stablecoins. The initial licensing round will be limited, with only a small number of approvals expected soon. This move is part of Hong Kong's strategy to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem, balancing innovation with investor protection. The involvement of major traditional banks like HSBC and Standard Chartered could help integrate regulated stablecoins into global finance, improving the efficiency of cross-border payments and settlements.

TheNewsCrypto13h ago

HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses

TheNewsCrypto13h ago

While Everyone Is Selling Software Stocks, HSBC Says You're Wrong

Amid a severe selloff in software stocks dubbed the "SaaSpocalypse" in early 2026, HSBC’s U.S. tech research head Stephen Bersey published a contrarian report titled "Software Will Eat AI." He argues that the market’s fear—that AI agents will replace traditional enterprise software—is a misjudgment. Instead, Bersey contends that AI will be absorbed into existing software platforms, becoming an embedded capability rather than a disruptor. Key points from the report include: - AI lacks the depth to replace complex enterprise systems due to training data limitations and inability to replicate decades of proprietary business logic. - "Vibe coding" and AI-native approaches overestimate the ability to rebuild reliable, large-scale enterprise software from scratch. - High switching costs and trust in incumbent software providers create durable barriers. Bersey believes software companies with deep data moats and AI integration capabilities—such as Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, and ServiceNow—are well-positioned to monetize AI through task-based agents operating within software-defined boundaries. He sees 2026 as the year AI monetization scales within software, driven by inference demand, not training. HSBC recommends buying select software stocks while downgrading others like IBM and Palo Alto Networks, emphasizing that not all will benefit equally. The core thesis: software is the vehicle through which AI delivers scalable, governed enterprise value—not its replacement.

marsbit02/25 02:51

While Everyone Is Selling Software Stocks, HSBC Says You're Wrong

marsbit02/25 02:51

XRP Vs. SWIFT On Payments: Is Ripple Already Working With The Payment Giant?

Cryptocurrency analyst BULLRUNNERS claims that SWIFT is already adopting Ripple's payment technology, including XRP, as part of its new payment stack. The pundit alleges that SWIFT has been testing XRP on its payment rails since Q4 of last year and has named HSBC, which has a history of using Ripple's XRP Ledger, as a managing partner for its multi-chain blockchain ledger. Additionally, the possibility of JPMorgan adopting Ripple's technology through its SWIFT partnership is highlighted, which could bring significant institutional and retail investment into the XRP ecosystem. The integration of a Permissioned DEX on the XRP Ledger is also noted as a move to attract institutional investors. Furthermore, the XRP Ledger is positioned to benefit from the asset tokenization trend, particularly through Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, which provides access to the U.S. Treasury market via the DTCC. This could introduce XRP and RLUSD into institutional settlement processes. Despite a recent 6% price drop to around $1.33, the Ledger is predicted to lead in real-world asset tokenization.

bitcoinist02/23 15:32

XRP Vs. SWIFT On Payments: Is Ripple Already Working With The Payment Giant?

bitcoinist02/23 15:32

HSBC To Power Pilot Issuance Of UK Digital Bonds – Details

The UK government has selected HSBC's blockchain platform, Orion, to pilot the issuance of digital government bonds, known as the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT). This initiative, supported by legal firm Ashurst LLP, aims to test the efficiency of blockchain technology in sovereign debt markets within a regulatory sandbox. The pilot will explore on-chain settlement for short-dated gilts, focusing on improving transaction speed, reducing costs, and enhancing security. UK Economic Secretary Lucy Rigby emphasized this as a key step toward the country's first digital gilt issuance. The program will assess practical metrics like settlement speed and secondary market accessibility, with results guiding potential wider adoption. This move is part of the UK's strategy to maintain competitiveness in global capital markets.

bitcoinist02/13 15:32

HSBC To Power Pilot Issuance Of UK Digital Bonds – Details

bitcoinist02/13 15:32

UK Launches Blockchain Pilot for Digital Government Bonds

The UK Treasury has selected HSBC Holdings' blockchain-based Orion system to pilot a program for issuing tokenized government bonds, labeled "DIGIT." The pilot will operate within the Bank of England's regulated digital sandbox environment. This initiative aims to modernize the UK's debt capital markets by improving settlement speed, reducing risks, and cutting costs. HSBC's platform has previously facilitated over $3.5 billion in digital bond issuances globally. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance the UK's competitiveness in global capital markets through fintech innovation, with a focus on creating a supportive regulatory framework for future digital financial products.

TheNewsCrypto02/12 10:17

UK Launches Blockchain Pilot for Digital Government Bonds