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According to Jinshi reports, HSBC analyst Daragh Maher pointed out in a report that, given the market has digested some interest rate hike expectations, the dollar may weaken if the Federal Reserve announces to keep interest rates unchanged. He stated that to curb the initial decline of the dollar, at least three Federal Reserve members need to vote in favor of an interest rate hike.Maher said, "If the pace of rate hikes is faster than expected, it will force the market to consider whether this is the first rate hike in a series of rate hikes."

HSBC released the "Affluent Investor Snapshot 2026" report, which shows that a survey of nearly 10,000 high-net-worth investors worldwide indicates that the average allocation to crypto assets in 2026 is 6%, a decrease of 1 percentage point year-on-year; however, 45% of respondents still plan to increase their allocation in the next 12 months, while 40% plan to maintain it.The allocation to crypto assets for investors in Singapore and Malaysia is 5% and 6%, respectively, both unchanged from the previous year; during the same period, global cash allocation has dropped to 19%, with funds continuing to shift towards stocks, gold, and alternative investments.

According to Jinshi, HSBC economist Paul Mackel stated in a report that unless the Federal Reserve unexpectedly raises interest rates, its decision this week may not provide a new catalyst for the dollar to rise.Federal Reserve Chairman Waller acknowledged that inflation is above target and expressed a commitment to price stability. He pointed out that if this week's meeting only aligns with these views, the dollar is unlikely to rise significantly, as the market has already prepared for interest rate hikes later this year.

HSBC has received approval from the Bank of England to operate in the UK's Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), and its digital asset platform HSBC Orion will support the issuance, servicing, and settlement of digital securities. HSBC stated that HSBC Orion will operate as a digital securities custodian in the DSS and claimed to be the first company approved by the Bank of England to launch in this sandbox.The platform will support the issuance of native digital bonds, including the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) and corporate bonds planned for launch in the UK. HSBC stated that HSBC Orion has facilitated over $5 billion in digital bond issuances globally. The UK Treasury indicated that the first DIGIT transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2027, and HSBC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the London Stock Exchange Group to develop connectivity capabilities to support investor participation in pilot issuances.

According to BBX data, the integration of traditional financial infrastructure and cryptocurrency settlement layers accelerated simultaneously in two distinctly different tracks yesterday, with the following core dynamics:PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: $PYPL) reported by CoinDesk today as the headline news, the world's largest independent payment technology company Stripe (privately held) has teamed up with private equity firm Advent International to propose an acquisition offer of approximately $53 billion to PayPal; PayPal is currently reluctant to engage actively, but the offer has sparked widespread discussion on Wall Street about the "largest payment merger in the world." Stripe acquired the stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge.xyz for $1.1 billion in 2024 (which has served cross-border stablecoin settlements for institutions such as Visa and Coinbase), while PayPal has its own stablecoin PYUSD (with a circulation size of about $700 million) and independent cryptocurrency trading capabilities, covering over 400 million active accounts. If the acquisition is completed, the combination of Stripe + PayPal will control the largest single payment network globally, while integrating Stripe's stablecoin settlement (Bridge.xyz) with PayPal's native stablecoin (PYUSD)------the combination will create the largest-scale "traditional payment + stablecoin" dual-track infrastructure to date, directly threatening Visa and Mastercard's positions in cross-border settlement scenarios and posing competitive pressure on Circle's USDC in retail payments.HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: $HSBC) reported by CoinDesk today, the UK government plans to issue the world's first digital sovereign bond for G7 countries, with the issuance scheduled for early 2027; this bond will be issued and circulated on HSBC's blockchain bond platform Orion, operating within the Digital Securities Sandbox framework of the Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), aimed at testing the feasibility of reducing settlement time (transitioning from T+2 to T+0) and lowering back-office costs. HSBC Orion has completed multiple batches of tokenized gold, green bonds, and Hong Kong government bonds on-chain issuance from 2023 to 2025, and this UK sovereign bond is the first instance of G7 countries introducing blockchain settlement at the sovereign debt issuance level------this milestone will elevate the compliance of tokenized government bonds from "emerging market experiment" to "highest sovereign endorsement," signaling significant implications for institutional adoption of tokenized government bond products like BlackRock BUIDL and Securitize.

On July 10, HSBC announced that it has completed the issuance of its first digital native structured product in Hong Kong, which is a private placement of structured notes denominated in US dollars. The notes are issued directly on the blockchain rather than being digitized after issuance. Asia-Pacific digital market infrastructure operator Marketnode acts as the tokenization agent and digital payment agent, managing the payment process between the issuer and investors.Marketnode is supported by Euroclear, HSBC, SGX Group, and Temasek. HSBC positions this transaction as a pilot project aimed at demonstrating how tokenization can improve the issuance, settlement, and ongoing servicing of products throughout their entire lifecycle. HSBC did not disclose the issuance scale, reference assets, note duration, investor identities, or the blockchain used. This issuance continues HSBC's years of efforts in the field of tokenization, having previously issued digital native bonds through the HSBC Orion platform and launched retail gold tokens in Hong Kong.

According to Jinshi reports, HSBC analysts pointed out in a report that the current exchange rate of the dollar is below the level implied by the market's expectations for U.S. interest rates. As recent market expectations have shifted from rate cuts to potential rate hikes, the dollar's response has been relatively limited. They believe this may reflect the loose financial environment in the U.S. and the market's expectations for a resolution to the Middle East conflict. If the Federal Reserve fails to support rate hike expectations in next week's meeting, the dollar "may be in trouble."

HSBC Global Custody Products General Manager Gu Zhongyi stated that the plan considers offering non-HKD denominated stablecoins, which are expected to optimize cross-border transfer services in Hong Kong and other regions once implemented; at the same time, HSBC is also considering integrating other regulated stablecoins in Hong Kong.Gu Zhongyi added that HSBC plans to launch HKD stablecoins as early as the second half of the year. The issued stablecoins will be integrated into the investment and payment processes within its own app, supporting investment in tokenized assets.

HSBC released a research report stating that the global commodity market is entering a "super squeeze" situation dominated by supply disruptions. It noted that if the Strait of Hormuz remains substantially closed for an extended period, global commodity inventories will be rapidly depleted, and some varieties may approach critical price turning points.The report pointed out that the Middle East conflict has impacted aluminum smelting capacity, pushing aluminum prices to a four-year high; copper prices are mainly supported by a recovery in end-user demand, nearing $14,000 per ton. HSBC also mentioned that the supply of crude oil, liquefied natural gas, agricultural products, and industrial metals is facing tightening pressures.

According to Jinshi reports, HSBC Research published a report stating that as technology stocks rebound and the S&P 500 index returns to historical highs, the robust earnings season in the first quarter also provides support. The bank raised its earnings per share forecast for the index in 2026 by 8%, incorporating the latest quarterly performance, and expects earnings per share to grow by 20% in 2026, reaching $325. Based on higher earnings expectations, the bank raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index from the previous 7,500 points to 7,650 points.

According to ETHNews, Ripple Prime has joined the tokenization pilot working group of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) in the United States, with participating institutions including BlackRock, JPMorgan, HSBC, Anchorage Digital, Bank of America, BitGo Bank, and others.The report states that the working group aims to promote the infrastructure and industry standards related to tokenized securities, covering various market roles such as custodians, asset management companies, brokers, trading venues, application providers, and back-office service providers.DTCC previously stated that it plans to initiate limited production trading of tokenized assets in July 2026 and to fully commercialize related services in October 2026. This plan will support tokenization services for major index ETFs, Russell 1000 index constituents, and U.S. Treasury securities, among other assets.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a notice urging the public to remain vigilant and pay attention to the press releases issued by Anchor Point Financial Technology Limited and HSBC Hong Kong, which involve tokens claiming to be related to licensed stablecoin issuers.Tokens using "HKDAP" or "HSBC" as codes have appeared in the market, but these tokens are not issued by licensed stablecoin issuers and have no relation to the issuers. So far, both licensed stablecoin issuers have stated that they have not issued any regulated stablecoins in the market. The public should be alert to any fraudulent activities or scams claiming to be related to the licensees or the stablecoins they issue. If in doubt, the public should refer to the official announcements of the two licensees. The public should also purchase or use stablecoins through regulated channels.

According to Financial IT, HSBC's Global Payment Solutions (GPS) business has successfully completed a pilot of Tokenized Deposit Services (TDS) on the public blockchain Canton Network, simulating the entire process of issuing, transferring, and atomic settlement of tokenized deposits with other digital assets. This is the first time HSBC's TDS has been issued and used on a public blockchain. HSBC TDS supports major currencies such as USD, GBP, EUR, HKD, and SGD, allowing fiat deposits to be converted into digital tokens at a 1:1 ratio, enabling instant transfers on the HSBC ledger, and supporting 24/7 real-time settlement and programmable payments.Manish Kohli, Head of HSBC Global Payment Solutions, stated that this pilot demonstrates the evolution of tokenization in the banking industry and the necessary infrastructure, with the company's focus on building secure and interoperable capabilities to enable customers to transfer funds more efficiently across different environments. Yuval Rooz, co-founder of Canton Network and CEO of Digital Asset, stated that tokenized deposits are accelerating in capital markets, corporate banking, and cash management, and Canton has become one of the major deployment networks.

According to the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po, the Vice President of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Chen Weimin, stated that the choice of which currency to issue for stablecoins primarily depends on the applicant's own decision. The issuance of a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin is the first step, and in the future, other currencies including the renminbi can be issued, which is permitted under Hong Kong's system, but the applicant also needs to obtain approval from mainland regulatory authorities.Regarding when the second batch of stablecoin issuer licenses will be issued, Chen Weimin indicated that there is currently no relevant timetable, but they have been in communication with applicants interested in applying for the license. It is reported that HSBC's stablecoin will be integrated into the PayMe and HSBC HK App applications and will support real-time transfers between individuals, as well as person-to-merchant (P2M) services.

According to Wall Street News, HSBC stated, "We welcome the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's issuance of stablecoin licenses. We plan to launch a Hong Kong dollar-denominated stablecoin in the second half of 2026."

According to the official website of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses today at 17:00. The licensed institutions include HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank.

The first batch of issuer licenses in Hong Kong was originally scheduled to be issued in March 2026, but it has not materialized as planned. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) responded that the HKMA is fully committed to advancing the licensing process and will make announcements to the public at the appropriate time.Regarding who will obtain the first batch of stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, the market has previously focused on two major Hong Kong dollar issuing banks, HSBC and Standard Chartered. HSBC has not publicly disclosed whether it has submitted an application for a stablecoin license. However, as early as mid-January this year, there were rumors in the market that HSBC had a good chance of obtaining the first batch of licenses. Currently, there is no clear official disclosure on why the issuance of stablecoin licenses has been delayed beyond the anticipated timeline.Individuals close to the stablecoin license applications revealed that the HKMA has been in close contact with the first batch of potential compliant licensees, and there are still proposed amendments regarding the issuance matters. In addition, the second batch of compliant stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong is also in the application process. Reliable sources indicate that Futu Securities and OSL Group are strong contenders for the second batch of licenses.