Opportunities and Recent Developments in Digital Finance After the Enactment of New Stablecoins Law in Hong Kong and the US

About the Program

On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins – cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. The Stablecoin Ordinance took effect on August 1, 2025, positioning Hong Kong as a leading hub for digital finance.

In the United States, President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) into law on July 18, 2025. This landmark legislation will begin transforming the traditional paper currency payment system into a digital economy, reshaping how market participants buy and sell goods and services.

Designed for legal, compliance, and financial professionals, the program addressed the following key topics in the virtual currency/crypto industry:

• Market Movements & Volatility
• Regulatory & Policy Shifts
• Institutional Adoption & ETFs
• Technology & Blockchain Innovations
• DeFi & Stablecoins

Speakers

Gordon Peery, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jing Li, Consultant, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Elsa Zhang, Founder & CEO, DECA Capital
Arthur Lam, Co-Founder & CEO, Negawatt Utility Limited
Carrie Law, CEO & Director, WOW IMPACT GROUP