Cryptocurrency

SFC’s timely reminder on NFTs
SFC’s timely reminder on NFTs 810 524 Hauzen LLP
Where an NFT is a genuine digital representation of a collectible, the activities related to it generally do not fall within the SFC’s regulatory remit. But what else should businesses look out for?

DOJ’s Mediation Conference: Metaverse: Happily Ever After or a Dangerous Start?
DOJ’s Mediation Conference: Metaverse: Happily Ever After or a Dangerous Start? 976 554 Hauzen LLP
Basil Hwang’s insights on risks of cryptocurrencies, the crypto market, crypto crime, regulation, examples of enforcement actions in Hong Kong, Singapore & US.

HKMA Circular: Authorized Institutions and VAs
HKMA Circular: Authorized Institutions and VAs 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The HKMA recently issued a circular on regulatory approaches to Authorized Institutions’ interface with virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.

Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities
Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The SFC/HKMA joint-circular dated 28 January 2022 covers the provision of VA-related products, VA dealing services and VA advisory services.

Discussion Paper: Crypto-assets & Stablecoins
Discussion Paper: Crypto-assets & Stablecoins 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
The HKMA has issued a discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins, inviting views on potential regulatory approaches until 22 March 2022.

What to do if you are caught in a “Rug”?
What to do if you are caught in a “Rug”? 782 833 Hauzen LLP
Protect yourself from a rug pull – a malicious act where crypto developers abandon a project and either take off with project funds or sell off their pre-mined holdings

The Developing Legal Landscape of NFTs
The Developing Legal Landscape of NFTs 810 524 Hauzen LLP

The history of NFTs NFTs, also known as Non-Fungible Tokens, have been in existence for nearly a decade. The term “non-fungible” refers to something that is unique and cannot be…

FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs
FSTB Concludes Landmark Consultation on New Licensing Regime for VASPs 1400 788 Basil Hwang
Proposal has received broad support from respondents, who understand the importance of regulating VASPs in fulfilment of the obligations outlined by the FATF.

FSTB Consultation paper on new licensing regime for virtual assets services providers
FSTB Consultation paper on new licensing regime for virtual assets services providers 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
FSTB published consultation paper proposeing to introduce a licensing regime for virtual assets services providers (“VASPs”).  The consultation period ended on 31 January 2021.

SFC sets out new regulatory approach for virtual assets
SFC sets out new regulatory approach for virtual assets 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
SFC issued a statement setting out a new approach which aims to bring virtual asset portfolio managers and distributors of virtual asset funds under its regulatory net.
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