On Monday's Backchat, we learned more about Stablecoin - a cryptocurrency that is pegged to a specific reserve asset.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has put in place a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers, adding that it's likely to issue the first batch of stablecoin licences as early as next year.

What are stablecoins, and what exactly are they meant for? 

After the break, we looked at the risks of flambé cooking, after two women suffered burns at a restaurant in Causeway Bay during a presentation.




9:05am-9:30am: Stablecoin regulations


Speakers: 

Alex Mak, Head of Greater Bay Area Development at Our Hong Kong Foundation


Sean Lee, Co-Founder of IDA, a digital asset technology company



9:33am-10:00am: Flambé cooking accidents

Speakers: 


Kenneth Ng, Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The University of Hong Kong



Eric Curlewis, Barrister at Law