Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing regime is set to launch in Q1 2026, potentially transforming the city into a crypto hub. This article analyzes the implications for investors and the broader digital asset market.
Hong Kong plans to issue its first stablecoin issuer licences in Q1, marking a major step in its crypto regulatory push and positioning the city as a regional digital asset hub.
Hong Kong Finance Secretary Paul Chan defends the ‘same risk, same regulation’ approach to crypto at Davos, balancing innovation with investor protection.
Hong Kong industry group HKW3GH warns that the SFC’s proposed crypto licensing for advisory and management services could force small firms to shut down due to high compliance costs.
Hong Kong’s securities industry resists tighter crypto licensing rules, warning they could deter traditional asset managers and stifle innovation.
Hong Kong crypto firms warn that the OECD-backed CARF tax framework could overwhelm exchanges with compliance duties and stifle growth. Learn more about the potential unintended consequences.
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association advocates for lighter, more flexible CARF rules to balance tax transparency with industry innovation.
The global push for financial transparency is intensifying, but the crypto community is rallying to protect financial privacy. Explore the challenges and solutions in this critical battle.
The Hong Kong JPEX case escalates as influencer Zhu Gongzi faces new money laundering charges involving over HK$18 million in alleged criminal proceeds, with the case set to be transferred to the District Court.
Hong Kong introduces stricter licensing requirements for crypto dealers, custodians, and advisory firms to enhance oversight and protect investors.