ZA Bank announces its role as the first digital bank in Hong Kong to provide reserve banking services for stablecoin issuers.
This development follows the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) recent initiative to open sandboxes for stablecoin issuers, highlighting Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a leader in the fintech and Web3 ecosystems.
ZA Bank has partnered with RD InnoTech Limited, one of the first participants in the HKMA’s sandbox. RD InnoTech will be the first stablecoin issuer to use ZA Bank’s reserve banking services.
This partnership aims to enhance the stability and reliability of digital assets, encouraging broader adoption and trust in stablecoins.
“We are thrilled to be the first digital bank in Hong Kong to offer innovative banking services for stablecoin issuers. This successfully integrates traditional banking with fintech innovation. Our partnership with RD InnoTech is a testament to our shared vision of fostering innovation and enhancing the stability of digital assets,”
said ZA Bank CEO Ronald Iu regarding the banking services for stablecoin issuers.
“We are currently onboarding nearly 10 additional stablecoin clients with more in the pipeline. We fully support the HKMA’s policies and are pleased to see such progress with the sandbox initiative. ZA Bank is committed to supporting the Web3 development, and we will continue to introduce more services and products in line with government policies, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global virtual asset hub,”
he added.
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