Why is this worth paying attention to? Imagine you usually use cash to buy things, and suddenly one day, the government announces: "We have authorized two institutions to issue 'Digital Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)'. One coin will always equal one HKD, and it can be transferred instantly via mobile phone. You will no longer need to queue up to exchange money when traveling to Mainland China or Southeast Asia." This is exactly what happened on April 10, 2026. The Hong Kong Monetary