Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC, sees Hong Kong as a key market and plans to expand its presence by hiring more employees and establishing operations locally. The company awaits new stablecoin regulations and is considering a license application. Hong Kong’s advantages, such as same-day U.S. dollar settlement capabilities and status as the Asia-Pacific’s largest capital market, make it an ideal hub for stablecoin growth. Circle’s focus on Hong Kong underscores its strategy to leverage the region’s financial infrastructure for stablecoin advancements.
Source: https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/circle-eyes-hong-kong-expansion-amid-stablecoin-growth-plans/