{
  "id": 16123238,
  "title": "HSBC RedCoin stablecoin launches for 3.3 million PayMe users in Hong Kong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/hsbc-redcoin-stablecoin-launches-for-3-3-million-payme-users-in-hong-16123238",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-22T23:00:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SCMP Business",
    "slug": "scmp-business",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/business/cryptocurrency/article/3371805/hsbc-redcoin-stablecoin-launches-33-million-payme-users-hong-kong"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HSBC has announced plans to launch its HK dollar-backed stablecoin, HSBC RedCoin, for more than 3.3 million PayMe app users in Hong Kong starting from Friday. This move aims to integrate digital currencies into the city's mainstream retail and investment markets. RedCoin will initially support peer-to-peer transfers and payments to merchants through the PayMe app and HSBC's Hong Kong mobile banking app.\n\nUsers can activate their HSBC RedCoin wallet without needing a minimum balance or completing an account-opening process. After updating the app, they can utilize the wallet for instant transfers, experiencing a seamless interface similar to the current PayMe service.\n\nLawrence Li, head of PayMe, emphasized that the primary objective during the launch phase is to provide a stable service, minimize customer burdens, and build trust. HSBC conducted an internal pilot, successfully testing the customer journey and confirming smooth integration and quick user adoption.\n\nHSBC plans to fully integrate RedCoin into its Hong Kong mobile banking app by the end of the year. This integration will allow customers to subscribe to tokenized asset products, such as money-market funds, with a minimum investment of HK$100 (US$12.75). John O’Neil, managing director of digital assets and currencies at HSBC, highlighted that traditional investment settlement often takes days, but tokenized fund subscriptions enable instant settlement and reduce the entry barrier.\n\nAdditionally, HSBC intends to introduce gold tokens and third-party funds, with details on wholesale applications to be announced shortly. To boost RedCoin usage, HSBC will introduce cashback rewards and promotions with well-known shopping and dining brands in the future.\n\nHSBC has previously supported the issuance of US$8.3 billion of digitally native bonds globally and tokenized gold with a traded value of US$2.5 billion. In the first phase, merchant settlement schedules will match those used for conventional HK dollar processing, enabling businesses to adopt the service without extra investment. Future updates are expected to enhance settlement speeds. The stablecoin wallet will share the existing limits with standard fiat HK dollar wallets in PayMe.\n\nHSBC obtained its digital asset license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in April.",
  "summary": "HSBC will launch its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin in stages from Friday for more than 3.3 million users of its PayMe app, as the bank pushes to bring digital currencies into the city’s mainstream retail and investment markets. HSBC RedCoin, available only through PayMe and the bank’s Hong Kong mobile banking app, would initially support peer-to-peer transfers and peer-to-merchant payments…",
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Block",
        "title": "HSBC rolls out its first HKD stablecoin RedCoin to retail users",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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