Hong Kong stablecoin law opens door to yuan-backed token

Move seen as challenge to US dollar dominance, though Beijing remains cautious

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Hong Kong hosts the Bitcoin Asia conference on Aug. 28–29, following the enactment of a stablecoin law. (Photo Kensaku Ihara)

LORRETTA CHEN

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong's newly enacted stablecoin bill could mark the first step in China's bid to challenge the U.S. dollar's dominance in the cryptocurrency market, though Beijing's conflicting stance on digital assets suggests a long road ahead.

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