Hong Kong: Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission opened consultation on Regulation on dealing in virtual assets
Description
Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission opened consultation on Regulation on dealing in virtual assets
On 27 June 2025, Hong Kong's Financial Services and Treasury Bureau and Securities and Futures Commission opened a consultation on the Regulation on dealing in virtual assets (VA), until 29 August 2025. The regulation proposes mandatory licensing fo…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body