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#Shenzhen Authorities Warn Against Stablecoin Investment Scams

Shenzhen financial authorities issued warnings on Monday against fraudulent schemes exploiting rising #stablecoin interest.

#Scammers use "financial innovation" and "digital assets" terminology to lure victims into fake investment projects.

The Special Working Group cited limited public understanding of stablecoins as the primary vulnerability for fraud.

Illegal activities include fundraising, gambling, fraud, pyramid schemes, and money laundering disguised as #crypto investments.

The warning follows China's central bank governor acknowledging that stablecoins are reshaping global payment infrastructure.

Hong Kong passed stablecoin licensing legislation while the U.S. Senate advanced the GENIUS stablecoin bill.

Christopher Hui indicated during a Monday interview that Hong Kong may issue limited stablecoin licenses this year.

Fraudsters exploit emerging financial concepts to disguise traditional scams with modern #crypto terminology.

The alert reflects growing regulatory attention despite mainland China's continued ban on cryptocurrency trading.