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Hong Kong Proposes Rules Allowing Insurers to Invest in Crypto

December 23, 2025

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority is considering rules that would allow insurers to invest in crypto and infrastructure projects with a 100% capital charge. The proposal aims to encourage portfolio diversification and innovation while ensuring risk is carefully managed. Public consultation is forthcoming.

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Redefining Regulations: Hong Kong’s Crypto Landscape Takes a New Turn

June 5, 2024

Hong Kong’s regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies is tightening with every passing day. The city recently expelled all unlicensed crypto exchanges, signaling a stricter stance on regulatory compliance. This move comes amid a wave of transformations in the city’s crypto sector, with major players like OKX, Gate.io, and Huobi withdrawing their applications for virtual asset trading

April 8, 2024

China Southern Fund Eyes Bitcoin ETF Launch Via Hong Kong

China Southern Fund ($284 billion) is reportedly eyeing the launch of a

June 24, 2024

Hong Kong Legislative Council Forms Digital Asset Development and Web3 Subcommittee

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a leading hub for Web3 and

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Hong Kong to Announce AI Policies for Finance Sector by October End

The Hong Kong government plans to release policies regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance sector by the end

September 18, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

Hong Kong SFC Seeks Feedback on Licensing Regime for Crypto OTC Services

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is seeking opinions from industry participants on a proposed licensing regime for cryptocurrency over-the-counter

September 13, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto·Technology

Crypto Exchange OKX Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore

A leading cryptocurrency exchange, OKX, has secured a significant milestone by obtaining a full license in Singapore, known as the Major Payment

September 2, 2024

Policy·Regulation·Road 2 Crypto

HKMA Launches Ensemble Project Sandbox to Advance Tokenized Applications

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the Ensemble Project Sandbox to promote the application of tokenization technology within the financial

August 28, 2024