Feb 17 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered Plc STAN.L, 2888.HK said on Monday its Hong Kong banking division, Animoca Brands and HKT 6823.HK will establish a joint venture to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for issuance of a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.
(Reporting by Shivangi Lahiri in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
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