CryptoSlate3/5/2026Business
HKMA Warns of Fake HSBC Stablecoin Tokens Exploiting Trusted Banking Brands
Regulatory alert highlights sophisticated scam using institutional names before legitimate stablecoin launch
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- Hong Kong's monetary authority warned on April 28 that tokens bearing the tickers 'HKDAP' and 'HSBC' appeared in the market without being issued by licensed stablecoin issuers.
- Both HSBC and Anchorpoint, which received the HKMA's first stablecoin licenses on April 10, confirmed they haven't launched any regulated stablecoins yet.
- The scam exploits institutional trust built over generations rather than promising unrealistic returns.
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Hong Kong's monetary authority warned on April 28 that tokens bearing the tickers 'HKDAP' and 'HSBC' appeared in the market without being issued by licensed stablecoin issuers. Both HSBC and Anchorpoint, which received the HKMA's first stablecoin licenses on April 10, confirmed they haven't launched any regulated stablecoins yet. The scam exploits institutional trust built over generations rather than promising unrealistic returns.
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