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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”)…

Hauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners
Hauzen LLP ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners 416 121 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.

Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for Over-the-Counter Virtual Asset Trading
Hong Kong’s Proposed Licensing Regime for Over-the-Counter Virtual Asset Trading 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of Hong Kong released a consultation paper outlining proposed legislative changes to regulate over-the-counter trading of virtual assets. This proposal aims to address the growing concerns surrounding the potential for money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with VA activities, while also ensuring adequate investor protection.

Poison Address Attacks
Poison Address Attacks 1280 720 Hauzen LLP
Find out more about Poison Address Attacks in our latest article, an increasingly common tactic used by scammers to steal crypto assets.
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Landmark Ruling Involving Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)
Landmark Ruling Involving Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
This Hong Kong ruling highlights the need for transparency in DAOs and acknowledges the legal complexities of blockchain and decentralized finance.

Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins
Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

Introduction The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”), in collaboration with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”), released a public consultation paper on 27 December 2023 outlining a legislative…

Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong
Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

In a landmark move, Hong Kong has launched the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) in Asia on 30 April 2024, allowing retail investors to…

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Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong
Tokenisation of Securities in Hong Kong 1400 787 Hauzen LLP
Following our previous article on the tokenisation of SFC investment products, we now turn to intermediaries engaging in tokenised securities-related activities.
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