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Specialists in the cryptocurrency sector at Consensus observe a shift among Asian institutions towards stablecoins.
Panelists at the conference examined how advancements in regulation in Hong Kong and Japan pave a systematic route for capital investment.
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What to know:
- Institutional cryptocurrency transactions in Asia have surged 70% year-over-year, reaching $2.3 trillion by mid-2025.
- Clarity in regulations within regions such as Hong Kong and Singapore has led to a transition from speculation to structured yield.
- Prominent banks in Japan are now developing stablecoin solutions to establish regulated channels for traditional capital.
Hong Kong — The engagement of institutional investors in cryptocurrency throughout Asia is evolving into a more advanced phase as regulators create explicit guidelines for stablecoins and exchange-traded funds. Major participants now prefer market-neutral approaches and regulated instruments rather than direct, directional investments in digital assets.
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Vicky Wang, president of Amber Premium, emphasized this transition during a panel discussion at Consensus Hong Kong. She pointed out that although transaction volumes hit $2.3 trillion by mid-2025, capital deployment remains careful. "The institutional engagement in Asia, I would say it’s genuine, but it is also very cautious," Wang stated. She noted that institutions lean towards "market neutral and yield strategy" instead of aggressive directional investments.
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Fakhul Miah, managing director of GoMining Institutional, identified the recent approvals of ETFs and perpetuals in Hong Kong as significant factors enhancing liquidity. He remarked that even conventional "mega banks" in Japan are now developing stablecoin solutions. These advancements facilitate the entry of traditional capital into the sector via familiar frameworks. Miah clarified that institutions must navigate through "risk committees and operational governance structures," which have historically been absent for on-chain products.
The emphasis for many Asian institutions has shifted towards the tokenization of real-world assets and stablecoin settlement. Wendy Sun, chief brand officer at Matrixport, indicated that while these subjects are gaining traction, there is still a lag in the adoption of internal treasury solutions. "For the internal treasury-based stablecoin, we are still waiting for the standard to come out," Sun expressed. She suggested that the actions of these institutions are becoming more "rule-based and scheduled" instead of chasing short-term profits.
Wang concluded that the future of the industry hinges on the integration of artificial intelligence and digital assets. "In the future, digital assets will not merely be an alternative asset class or a different financial system," Wang stated. "It will serve as the financial infrastructure of AI."
