Hong Kong Warns of Rise in Fake Stablecoins Amid Regulatory Rollout
Hong Kong's central bank has issued a warning about the increasing prevalence of counterfeit stablecoins as the city prepares to launch its official stablecoin regime. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stated that no legitimate stablecoins have been issued yet, and those currently available are illegal. The regulator is urging the public to be cautious and transact only through regulated channels.
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