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Hong Kong Introduces Comprehensive Licensing for Virtual Asset Services in 2026
Hong Kong Introduces Comprehensive Licensing for Virtual Asset Services in 2026 1920 1319 Jas Wu

Hong Kong is developing a comprehensive licensing framework for virtual asset activities, creating distinct regimes for virtual asset dealing services, virtual asset custodian services, and virtual asset advisory and management…
  • Shirley So

LEAP towards Tokenization and Real Economy Integration: Policy Statement 2.0 Strengthens Hong Kong’s Digital Assets Ecosystem and Tokenization Framework
LEAP towards Tokenization and Real Economy Integration: Policy Statement 2.0 Strengthens Hong Kong’s Digital Assets Ecosystem and Tokenization Framework 1024 612 Shirley So

On 26 June 2025, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) issued Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets[1] in Hong Kong (“Policy Statement 2.0”). Building upon…
  • Shirley So

Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Hong Kong’s Regulatory Framework May Support RWA Tokenization
Unlocking Real-World Assets: How Hong Kong’s Regulatory Framework May Support RWA Tokenization 1000 600 Shirley So

What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? Real-World Asset (“RWA”) tokenization may be rapidly transforming modern finance. In simple terms, tokenization is the process of converting an asset with monetary value…
  • Shirley So

Hauzen LLP, Basil Hwang and Jay Lee ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners, Rankings Upgraded
Hauzen LLP, Basil Hwang and Jay Lee ranked in FinTech Legal (International Firms) by Chambers and Partners, Rankings Upgraded 264 229 Shirley So

We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has once again been ranked in the FinTech Legal (International Firms) category in the FinTech Guide 2026 by Chambers and Partners. See…

Marshall Islands Pioneers World’s First Crypto-Based Universal Basic Income
Marshall Islands Pioneers World’s First Crypto-Based Universal Basic Income 752 396 Nickolas Sam

The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has announced the implementation of the world’s first Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme delivered primarily via blockchain technology. This historic move leverages a…
  • Shirley So

Hauzen LLP Ranked in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory by Legal 500 Greater China 2026
Hauzen LLP Ranked in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory by Legal 500 Greater China 2026 640 360 Shirley So

We are pleased to announce that Hauzen LLP has been ranked in the Legal 500 Greater China Guide – 2026 Edition for Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory. This recognition highlights…
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Hong Kong SFC Unveils Major Upgrades for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: To Allow Global Liquidity, More Products, with Tighter Risk Controls
Hong Kong SFC Unveils Major Upgrades for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms: To Allow Global Liquidity, More Products, with Tighter Risk Controls 1280 853 Jas Wu

1. Opening Global Liquidity Pools: Shared Order Book Rules The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 3 November 2025 that licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform Operators (VATPs)…
  • Jas Wu

Hong Kong Bonds Tokenization Support – How Can Hong Kong Subsidize Your Bond Tokenization Expenses?
Hong Kong Bonds Tokenization Support – How Can Hong Kong Subsidize Your Bond Tokenization Expenses? 2560 1707 Jas Wu

On 28 November 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) launched the Digital Bond Grant Scheme (“DBGS”) and began accepting applications. The DBGS will run for an initial period of…
  • Jas Wu

Managing Cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong: Do You Need a Licence Uplift?
Managing Cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong: Do You Need a Licence Uplift? 2560 1920 Jas Wu

Managing Cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong: Do You Need a Licence Uplift? As virtual assets (VAs) — including cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (“BTC”) and Ethereum (“ETH”) — become more integrated into…

China Issues Milestone Statement Underscoring Pragmatic AI Policy
China Issues Milestone Statement Underscoring Pragmatic AI Policy 768 549 Basil Hwang

On 26 August 2025, the People’s Republic of China State Council (the “State Council”) issued its “Opinion of the State Council on Deepening the Implementation of the ‘Artificial Intelligence Plus’…

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