Global #Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has officially confirmed the implementation of new capital regulations for banks holding crypto-assets.

The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) has unveiled a draft framework designed to govern how insurance funds interact with digital assets and local infrastructure.

Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation to adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and an amended Common Reporting Standard (CRS).

Thailand's leading digital assets exchange, Bitkub, is reportedly considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.

Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has secured a significant regulatory achievement in Hong Kong: a "Type 1 license uplift" from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

Hong Kong is significantly advancing its ambition to become a major crypto hub by launching the pilot phase of Project Ensemble.

Bitcoin Depot (BTM), the leading Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, has announced its first expansion into the Asian market by establishing operations in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is accelerating its efforts to become a global hub for digital assets by marketing its third issuance of multi-currency digital bonds.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced at Fintech Week 2025 the launch of a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, reinforcing the city's position as a premier international financial center.

Hong Kong's financial regulators, particularly the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), are taking a strict stance against companies that seek to operate primarily as Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs)—firms that hold a significant portion of their capital in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH).

Hong Kong has made history by approving the world's first Solana (SOL) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), issued by ChinaAMC (Hong Kong).

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee has announced an ambitious plan to transform the city into a global hub for gold trading.