Overview

On September 30, 2026, hsbc unveiled hsbc-redcoin — its Hong Kong-dollar stablecoin brand ahead of a planned H2 2026 launch under an HKMA issuer licence granted in April 2026.

Key Facts

  • Distribution at launch: PayMe and HSBC HK Mobile App only
  • Customer survey (n=1,060): 74% recognise stablecoin use cases; phased P2P/P2M rollout first
  • HSBC has not yet issued any stablecoins — brand/pre-launch stage

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