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Standard Chartered-Led Joint Venture Launches Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for Institutions
8/13/2026, 1:27:50 AM
Institutional Roll-out of the HKDAP Stablecoin
A joint venture spearheaded by Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT has begun the first phase of a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, the HKDAP coin, for institutional use. The rollout, announced in a beta-access phase, allows authorised distributors to convert between the stablecoin and fiat Hong Kong dollars for corporations, professional investors and other qualified entities. The initiative marks the first regulated, public-blockchain stablecoin offering in the city since the stablecoin law took effect a year earlier.
Regulatory Background and Market Timing
Hong Kong introduced a dedicated stablecoin regulatory framework to position the territory as a global digital-asset hub. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the de facto central bank, has emphasized a cautious, phased approach to stablecoin adoption, aligning with the joint venture’s structured rollout.
Participants and Business Model
Anchorpoint Financial, a Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer, operates the venture under the brand name Anchorpoint. The partnership adopts a business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) model, leveraging public blockchain infrastructure to enable ecosystem participation while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Official Statements & Responses
Anchorpoint Financial indicated that retail availability of the HKDAP stablecoin could begin “as early as end-2026,” contingent on market conditions. The company also described its phased strategy as “prudent and structured,” reflecting the HKMA’s overall cautious stance toward digital-currency integration.
Anticipated Impact and Future Retail Availability
By providing a fiat-pegged digital asset for institutional transactions, the HKDAP coin aims to deepen Hong Kong’s role in cross-border finance and digital-asset services. If market demand materialises, the projected retail launch by the close of 2026 could broaden access for everyday users, further cementing the city’s ambition to become a leading hub for regulated stablecoins.
