Hong Kong signals move to become global virtual asset hub

Government sets out shift in stance on virtual asset ETFs, tokenized assets, and retail access.

The Hong Kong government has signalled its intention to develop “a vibrant sector and ecosystem for Virtual Assets (VA) in Hong Kong”.

In a policy statement issued at the start of Hong Kong FinTech Week, the city’s flagship tech conference, the government emphasizes that: “As an international financial centre, Hong

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