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Hong Kong Advances Digital Asset Strategy to Address Economic Challenges

The territory outlines its regulatory framework for stablecoins and tokenized assets as it aspires to enhance its status as a global fintech hub.
Hong Kong is intensifying its efforts to establish itself as a leading digital asset hub, aiming to address significant global economic challenges through the development of stablecoins and tokenized financial products.

Christopher Hui, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, highlighted the initiative's goal of creating a sustainable digital asset market capable of solving real-world economic problems.

In a significant regulatory shift, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has granted licenses for stablecoin operations within the territory, marking a transformative development in the regulatory landscape within just three years.

This period has seen the implementation of various policies, regulations, and guidelines designed to position Hong Kong at the forefront of financial technology.

Hui elaborated on the territory's vision, stating that finance should facilitate the smooth operation of the real economy, which encompasses the value chain, movement of goods and services, and the transfer of assets and products.

He emphasized that Hong Kong aspires to be a value creator and solution provider, addressing economic issues both regionally and globally.

The recent interview marked the first occasion that Hui detailed the government's comprehensive strategy concerning digital assets, covering a spectrum from cryptocurrencies to central bank digital currencies.

The plan is based on the tenet that similar risks should be governed by similar rules.

Consequently, his bureau has designed regulations encompassing four primary categories of digital assets: exchanges, stablecoin issuers, dealing service providers, and custodians.

The last two categories are the focus of ongoing legislative proposals currently under consultation, expected to conclude by the end of next month.

The goal is to meet investors' liquidity demands, facilitate block trading, and enhance asset safekeeping.

Additionally, Hui's bureau intends to conduct a systematic review of Hong Kong's existing legislation to evaluate its support for smart contracts, which are critical for various financial innovations made possible by blockchain technology.

Hui noted that the review will aim to identify approaches to improve benefits, particularly regarding less liquid asset trading and reducing access barriers, necessitating appropriate legal frameworks and support.
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