Cryptocurrencies
City’s top officials vow to move ahead with stablecoin licenses next month
Bitcoin has suffered one of its worst sell-offs in recent weeks, overshadowing a premier Hong Kong crypto event and the city’s drive to become a hub for the industry. © Reuters
LORRETTA CHEN
February 12, 2026 12:17 JST
HONG KONG — Cryptocurrency luminaries attending the “Super Bowl” of the industry in Hong Kong this week were at pains to present a positive outlook as the sector grapples with plunging bitcoin prices and China pushes stricter rules.
