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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”)…

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.

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.

Hauzen Recognised as IFLR Recommended Firm for Insolvency and Financial Regulation

Hauzen Recognised as IFLR Recommended Firm for Insolvency and Financial Regulation 599 702 Hauzen LLP

We have been promoted to a Tier-3 ranking in IFLR1000 ‘s Restructuring & Insolvency category for 2024, putting us in the league of major international firms. We are also ranked…

Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins

Hong Kong Takes a Step Closer to Enabling Stablecoins 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

Introduction The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”), in collaboration with the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (“FSTB”), released a public consultation paper on 27 December 2023 outlining a legislative…

Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong

Asia’s First Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Debut in Hong Kong 1400 788 Hauzen LLP

In a landmark move, Hong Kong has launched the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) in Asia on 30 April 2024, allowing retail investors to…

Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2024

Chambers Forum: Hong Kong 2024 2560 1706 Hauzen LLP
Hauzen is delighted to have sponsored this exciting event and hosted a panel on “Legal developments in Fintech – Transactions, Tokenization and Litigation”.

SFC Publishes VATP Lists & Forms Joint Group with HKPF

SFC Publishes VATP Lists & Forms Joint Group with HKPF 1401 788 Hauzen LLP
The SFC has taken steps to enhance investor protection and awareness of virtual asset trading platforms following the JPEX scandal.

SFC’s Warning on Unregulated VATP JPEX

SFC’s Warning on Unregulated VATP JPEX 1400 788 Hauzen LLP
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission issued a warning statement clarifying that JPEX is an unlicensed entity and warned the public to be cautious.
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