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Hong Kong, Japan lead APAC blockchain payments push
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Hong Kong and Japan are leading the Asia-Pacific region in blockchain adoption for cross-border payments, focusing on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and tokenization. Regulatory initiatives in both markets, including Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance and Japan's comprehensive blockchain regulatory moves, are driving this trend as the regional cross-border payments market is predicted to reach $24 trillion by 2033.
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Hong Kong and Japan are opening regulatory doors around blockchain payments that you need to walk through now. Your fintech startup can leverage these new licenses and clearer rules to enter Asia-Pacific's rapidly growing cross-border market.
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