[Hong Kong Monetary Authority: 77 Institutions Express Interest in Applying for Stablecoin Licenses] A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority stated that as of August 31, a total of 77 expressions of interest in applying for stablecoin licenses had been received. Applicants include banks, tech companies, investment firms, e-commerce platforms, and others. The HKMA emphasized that expressing interest or submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Licenses will ultimately be issued based on whether the applications meet the required conditions, with only a limited number of licenses to be issued initially.