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Hong Kong's CMU OmniClear to support CBDC settlement by year-end

  • CMU OmniClear is jointly owned by the HKMA and HKEX
  • The platform aims to support CBDC settlement by year-end
  • It will explore links with tokenized deposits and licensed stablecoins
  • The yuan counter for Hong Kong stock trading will launch by July 1, 2026
Why it matters: Hong Kong is accelerating the integration of CBDC and stablecoins into market infrastructure, setting a benchmark for other Asian financial hubs.
Source: PANews