[HSBC CEO Responds to Hong Kong Stablecoin License Application: Hopes to Play a Role] Odaily Planet Daily News – The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is striving to issue the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses in March. Previously, it was reported that HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank are expected to be among the first institutions approved. In response, HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery stated that HSBC is interested in participating in all of Hong Kong's innovative developments and hopes to play a role in them. Stablecoins can enable seamless, real-time trade payments 24/7. Hong Kong provides HSBC with opportunities to explore innovative financial technology services, such as tokenized deposits, which are part of this ecosystem. Currently, HSBC has already utilized blockchain technology to assist in bond issuance, such as Hong Kong government sustainable bonds, and is also involved in tokenized gold business. (Hong Kong 01)