Asian Crypto Firms Shift to Stablecoins and Regulated Funds

In Hong Kong, a new trend is emerging among Asian crypto investors: they are moving away from risky bets on digital coins and instead favouring stablecoins and regulated investment vehicles. Regulators are drawing up clear rules for stablecoins and exchange‑traded funds, making it easier for big institutions to enter the market safely. Because of this, firms are now looking at “market‑neutral” strategies that focus on steady returns rather than large swings in asset prices. During a panel at Consensus Hong Kong, Vicky Wang of Amber Premium said that while transaction volumes hit $2. 3 trillion by mid‑2025, capital remains cautious. She added that institutions prefer yield‑oriented plans over bold directional plays.Fakhul Miah of GoMining Institutional highlighted that the recent approval of ETFs and perpetual contracts in Hong Kong has boosted liquidity. He noted that even Japan’s largest banks are now exploring stablecoin solutions, letting traditional money move into crypto through familiar channels. Many Asian firms are now concentrating on tokenising real‑world assets and using stablecoins for settlement. Wendy Sun of Matrixport pointed out that internal treasury teams still wait for standardised rules before fully adopting stablecoins. She said that companies are becoming more “rule‑based and scheduled, ” moving away from chasing quick profits. Wang wrapped up by saying that the future of crypto will be shaped by a mix of artificial intelligence and digital assets. She believes that in time, digital currencies will form the backbone of AI‑driven finance rather than just a separate asset class.