According to reports, sources close to applicants for Hong Kong stablecoin licenses indicate that as regulatory guidelines are implemented, the enthusiasm for Hong Kong stablecoins will wane, especially for non-financial institutions applying for use cases primarily in cross-border payments. They may proactively abandon participation in the early stages due to the difficulty of meeting regulatory requirements to "verify the identity of every coin holder." This also means that early favorites, such as certain internet platforms, may find it challenging to appear on the first batch of license lists.
In addition, CITIC Group, through its Hong Kong subsidiary Xinyin International, has collaborated with several institutions to apply for the first batch of stablecoin licenses. Industry insiders have indicated that Bank of China Hong Kong is one of the three major note-issuing banks in Hong Kong, and if it issues stablecoins, it will have inherent advantages and also reassure regulators in both regions.