cryptocurrency

Binance’s Role in the 10 October 2025 Crypto Crash – Any Remedies for Binance Users?
Binance’s Role in the 10 October 2025 Crypto Crash – Any Remedies for Binance Users? 2560 1707 Hauzen LLP

On 10 October 2025, the crypto market experienced one of its biggest crashes in its (short) history. While Bitcoin plummeted from USD122,000 to around USD104,000 (an approximate 16.5% decline) within…

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.…

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.
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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…

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.

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.
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