PetroChina Explores Stablecoin Integration Amid Hong Kong Regulatory Shift
PetroChina, Asia's largest oil and gas producer, is evaluating stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments following Hong Kong's new regulatory framework. The state-backed firm's CFO confirmed the exploration during a recent earnings call, citing the HKMA's Stablecoin Ordinance as a key driver.
Hong Kong's legislation, enacted in August, mandates licensing for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers while permitting retail access to regulated tokens. The MOVE signals growing institutional interest in bridging traditional energy markets with digital asset infrastructure.