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Hong Kong plans licensing regime for virtual asset trading, custody and advice

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Hong Kong will set up a licensing regime covering virtual asset trading, custody, advisory and management services, with an amendment bill due before the Legislative Council in 2026, deputy financial services secretary Joseph Chan said. SFC chief executive Julia Leung said AI and tokenisation will support the city's markets but must come with investor protection and market integrity.

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The story so far: Hong Kong crypto licensing bill

Hong Kong plans amendments for a licensing regime covering crypto trading, custody, investment advisory and asset management, to be submitted by end-2026. Deputy financial services secretary Joseph Chan now says the amendment bill will go before the Legislative Council in 2026, and SFC chief Julia Leung flagged AI…

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  4. Hong Kong plans licensing regime for virtual asset trading, custody and advice

    Hong Kong will set up a licensing regime covering virtual asset trading, custody, advisory and management services, with an amendment bill due before the Legislative Council in 2026, deputy financial services secretary Joseph Chan said. SFC chief executive Julia Leung said AI and tokenisation will support the city's markets but must come with investor protection and market integrity.

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