cryptocurrency

Hauzen
13/11/2023

SFC Publishes VATP Lists & Forms Joint Group with HKPF

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The SFC has taken steps to enhance investor protection and awareness of virtual asset trading platforms following the JPEX scandal.

Basil Hwang - Hauzen LLP at 20th ALB Hong Kong In-house Legal Summit

Hauzen
25/09/2023

Key Takeaways from the ALB Keynote Panel

Key Takeaways from the ALB Keynote Panel https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hauzen-llp-20th-ALB-Hong-Kong-In-house-Legal-Summit_1.jpg 768 503 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 25/09/2023 05/10/2023

Our panel speakers shared invaluable insights into Hong Kong’s evolving digital assets landscape. Get the key takeaways!

Hauzen
21/09/2023

Events
Press

20th ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2023

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We are honoured to have hosted the Keynote Panel on Asia’s Digital Asset Hub: Risks and Opportunities in Transforming Hong Kong’s Financial Landscape.

Hauzen
01/06/2023

Guide to Obtaining a VASP Licence in Hong Kong

Guide to Obtaining a VASP Licence in Hong Kong https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/memory-pexels-pixabay-270549_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 01/06/2023 28/02/2024

A simplified guide to requirements virtual asset trading platforms (or cryptocurrency exchanges) must meet to obtain a virtual asset service provider licence.

Byron Chow
19/05/2023

HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services

HKMA’s Circular on Access to Banking Services https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/papers-pexels-brotin-biswas-518543_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Byron Chow Byron Chow https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/da4b3f4ddc0f2cc2ce4863d34966070c?s=96&d=mm&r=g 19/05/2023 19/05/2023

Advancing financial inclusion and customer fair treament while authorized institutions adopting a proportionate and effective risk-based approach to AML & CFT.

Hauzen
10/05/2023

Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins

Hong Kong to Regulate Stablecoins https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/circuitboard-vishnu-mohanan-pfR18JNEMv8-unsplash_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/05/2023 17/05/2023

New regulatory regime significant for stablecoins, and Hong Kong in particular. Stablecoins like USDT & USDC widely used as alternative currency for payment.

Christie Liu
10/05/2023

Hong Kong Courts recognise Cryptocurrency as Property

Hong Kong Courts recognise Cryptocurrency as Property https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bitcoin-pexels-alesia-kozik-6778581_1400x788sm.jpg 1400 788 Christie Liu Christie Liu https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0592066ee66fbb11c33d05219cd6fd06?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10/05/2023 17/05/2023

Hong Kong High Court made important step in recognising legal status of cryptocurrencies establishing them as “property” that can be held on trust.

Hauzen
10/05/2023

Cryptocurrency

Managing a Cryptocurrency Portfolio – What Licensed Asset Managers Need to Know

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What should asset managers do if they want to manage portfolios holding virtual assets? To address risks, SFC has started to regulate VA portfolio managers.

Hauzen
12/04/2023

Cryptocurrency

The Crypto Winter and the Rise in Crypto Fraud

The Crypto Winter and the Rise in Crypto Fraud https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bitcoin-rythik-A-p_6tFvGF8-unsplash_1400x787.jpg 1400 787 Hauzen Hauzen https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/89f4c19e43caa7e0225dad1d9dad1fec?s=96&d=mm&r=g 12/04/2023 12/04/2023

There is much debate over whether the crypto winter is over. In the meantime, investors should should get good advice early in the game to avoid scams.

Basil Hwang
24/03/2023

HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins

HKMA’s Conclusion on Crypto-assets & Stablecoins https://hauzen.hk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/circuitboard-vishnu-mohanan-pfR18JNEMv8-unsplash_1400x788.jpg 1400 788 Basil Hwang Basil Hwang https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5d3f58de143db081e366aef68a3a5c15?s=96&d=mm&r=g 24/03/2023 28/03/2023

HKMA is of the view that entities conducting stablecoin activity in Hong Kong or actively marketing such an activity here ought to hold a relevant licence.