Category: Featured Articles (English)
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Circle's IPO Breaks Ground — Is Stablecoin Finance Going Mainstream?
On June 5, 2025, Circle (CRCL)—the issuer of USDC and a key player in the stablecoin ecosystem—officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the first stablecoin company to go public.
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Hong Kong Makes Its Move: Stablecoin Ordinance to Take Effect on August 1, 2025
On June 6, the Hong Kong SAR Government officially announced that the Stablecoin Issuance and Governance Ordinance (Cap. 656) will come into effect on August 1, 2025, establishing a clear licensing framework for stablecoin-related activities.
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Visa and Bridge Launch USDC‑Powered Visa Card in Six Latin American Markets—Hong Kong Pilot on the Horizon?
Visa has teamed up with Bridge—recently acquired by Stripe—to introduce a USDC‑backed Visa card in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Chile. Cardholders can spend stablecoins anywhere Visa is accepted without extra conversion steps or settlement delays. This rollout marks a pivotal shift from Web3 experimentation toward real‑world financial integration. With plans to expand into…
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From Casual Conversations to Concrete Progress in Hong Kong’s Web3
What started as casual gatherings is becoming a voice for the Hong Kong Web3 scene, helping ideas find their place in the bigger picture