Stablecoin developments in Asia

Regulatory comparisons

24 February 2025

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Stablecoins play a crucial role in connecting the traditional financial world with the Web3 ecosystem, and recent developments in Asia are gaining significant momentum. Below is a concise comparison table outlining the regulatory regimes in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is important to note that the Hong Kong Stablecoin Bill is currently under review. In Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Regulated Single Currency Stablecoin (SCS) Framework will operate on an "opt-in" basis. Stablecoins not covered by this framework are regulated as digital payment tokens, and their issuance is not considered a regulated activity.

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