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United States: Tether, Citigroup Inc and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Crypto Weekly: Will Hong Kong Be the Macau of Crypto?
  • Citigroup – Many Moving Parts and Confused Mexican Exit

Crypto Weekly: Will Hong Kong Be the Macau of Crypto?

By Josh Du

  • HKMA released a discussion paper on the regulation of stablecoins in Hong Kong which seems to suggest a divergence in regulatory approach towards crypto from China’s current stance
  • China has historically allowed banned activities from the mainland to operate in a controlled environment such as gaming in Macau
  • We explore the potential that HK is the perfect firewalled environment where crypto could be allowed to develop without contagion for the rest of China

Citigroup – Many Moving Parts and Confused Mexican Exit

By Thomas J. Monaco

  • Weaker Result Across Almost All Geographic Segments – Led By Negative Jaws;    
  • Credit Modestly Weaker, Although Reserve Coverage Remains Strong. Watch For Credit Turn; and
  • Progress On Asian Consumer Exits, But Sea Change In View On Mexico.  

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