Ant Unit to Seek Stablecoin Permits in Hong Kong, Singapore
Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Co. 's international unit is planning to apply for stablecoin licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
Singapore-based Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer's license in Hong Kong as soon as the city's Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. As well as Singapore, the company is also planning to seek a permit in Luxembourg, they added.
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This landmark delegation to VivaTech is enabling the convergence of two fast-rising world-class I&T ecosystems in Hong Kong and France. Furthering the notion, HKSTP is organising EPIC for the ninth year, inviting the world's boldest and burgeoning startups to compete for a targeted investment funding of US$100m, an opportunity to scale, and an immersive experience with like-minded visionaries in Hong Kong this November. The flagship pitching competition saw extraordinary success in past years, with the previous iteration attracted over 600 applicants from 47 economies -- EPIC 2025 is setting bar even higher, and open calling for global applications until 17 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT+8): Hashtag: #HKSTP The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 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