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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…
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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’…

Securities Regulation

The Future of Stablecoins in HK – Basil Hwang’s Feature on ALB
The Future of Stablecoins in HK – Basil Hwang’s Feature on ALB 560 340 Hauzen LLP

Our Managing Partner, Basil Hwang, was featured in Asian Legal Business‘ article, “Can the new Stablecoins Bill crown Hong Kong as Asia’s virtual assets hub?” published in ALB Asia’s July 2025 e-magazine.…

Navigating Hong Kong’s New Generative AI Guidelines: Key Considerations for Businesses
Navigating Hong Kong’s New Generative AI Guidelines: Key Considerations for Businesses 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

On 15 April 2025, Hong Kong’s Digital Policy Office (“DPO”) took a significant step in shaping the future of artificial intelligence (“AI”) governance with the release of the Generative Artificial Intelligence…

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.

Concise Guide to Money Service Operator (“MSO”) Licensing in Hong Kong
Concise Guide to Money Service Operator (“MSO”) Licensing in Hong Kong 1400 788 Basil Hwang

Hong Kong’s vibrant financial landscape presents vast opportunities for businesses in the money service sector. Navigating the regulatory requirements for Money Service Operators (“MSO”) demands careful compliance with Hong Kong’s…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

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…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

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”)…

cryptocurrency - bitcoin

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.
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