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Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities
Joint Circular: Intermediaries of VA-related Activities 1400 788 Kelly Ho
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 Kelly Ho
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.

Virtual Assets: A Regulatory Overview
Virtual Assets: A Regulatory Overview 1400 935 Hauzen LLP
A balanced regulatory approach is crucial to address risks of virtual assets on the one hand, and to minimize the compliance burden to businesses on the other.

U.S. Probing Binance: Implications for Cryptocurrency and Fintech in Hong Kong
U.S. Probing Binance: Implications for Cryptocurrency and Fintech in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Cryptocurrency traders and exchanges should learn a lesson from Binance Holdings Ltd and be aware of potential money-laundering issues.

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.

Cryptocurrency Regulation in Hong Kong – An Overview
Cryptocurrency Regulation in Hong Kong – An Overview 1400 935 Hauzen LLP

Regulators and policymakers around the world have been busy trying to get to grips with cryptocurrencies, particularly following a massive surge in interest in this area over the past year.…

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