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HSBC: Blockchain Bond Tokenization Platform HSBC Orion May Support Cross-Border Transactions in the Future

Mary Hui, the head of global banking business in the Asia-Pacific region of HSBC, said that the Orion platform launched by HSBC allows issuers to issue electronic bonds in Luxembourg through blockchain and can be traded in multiple currencies on the platform. It may support cross-border transactions in the future.

Mary Hui also pointed out that in February of this year, HSBC assisted the Hong Kong government in issuing a tokenized green bond with a total value of HK$800 million, which combines digital finance, ESG, and wealth investment, fully demonstrating the future development of banks. (Hong Kong Economic Times)

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