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SFC and HKMA Issue Circulars on Staking Services
SFC and HKMA Issue Circulars on Staking Services 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
Hong Kong now permits licensed crypto platforms to provide staking services with safeguards—custody controls, transparency, regulatory oversight, and more.

Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China
Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Mainland China 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

Mainland China’s integration into global commerce has necessitated a robust framework for recognizing and enforcing foreign arbitral awards. As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement…

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SFC Unveils “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap: A Strategic Blueprint for Virtual Asset Regulation
SFC Unveils “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap: A Strategic Blueprint for Virtual Asset Regulation 1400 787 Hauzen LLP

On 19 February 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) of Hong Kong released its “A-S-P-I-Re” regulatory roadmap, a five-pillar regulatory framework designed to solidify the city’s position as a…

Remote Hearings Set to Increase in Hong Kong
Remote Hearings Set to Increase in Hong Kong 1401 787 Hauzen LLP
The Courts (Remote Hearing) Bill seeks to improve court efficiency via remote hearings, responding to user demands for tech integration.

New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs
New Fast Licensing Process for All New VATPs 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

On 16 January 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) announced a new, expedited licensing process for new virtual asset trading platform (“VATP”) applicants. With the updated process, VATP applicants…

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SFC’s Revamped Second-Phase Assessment for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
SFC’s Revamped Second-Phase Assessment for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms 1400 787 Hauzen LLP

On 18 December 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) issued a circular outlining updates to the licensing process and the revamped Second-Phase Assessment[i] for virtual asset trading platforms (“VATPs”)…

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The SFC’s Initiatives to Grow Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market
The SFC’s Initiatives to Grow Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Market 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
The SFC outlines initiatives for Hong Kong’s virtual asset market, including swift licensing, a consultative panel, and tokenisation efforts.

Hauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners
Hauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners 1072 900 Hauzen LLP

We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has been recognized as a leading FinTech law firm in the prestigious Chambers and Partners 2025 rankings for China (International Firms)! Chambers…

Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading
Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill to Undergo First Reading 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
In this article, we break down and summarise the key aspects of the Stablecoins Bill.

Court of Appeal Extends Re Guy Kwok-hung Lam to arbitrable cross-claims
Court of Appeal Extends Re Guy Kwok-hung Lam to arbitrable cross-claims 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
This decision confirms that Hong Kong Courts will stay a winding-up petition of a company pending determination of an arbitrable cross-claim.
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