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Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March

By David Walker Feb 25, 2026

Hong Kong plans to approve its first stablecoin issuer licenses in March as part of a broader push to formalize digital asset regulation. The government will also introduce new rules for crypto dealers and custodians this year.

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Hong Kong Approves Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals

By Matthew Clarke Feb 11, 2026

Hong Kong’s securities regulator will allow licensed brokers to offer digital asset margin financing and set rules for crypto perpetual contracts for professional investors.

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Hong Kong Tokenization Could Double Fund Industry, BCG Says

By David Walker Feb 5, 2026

Hong Kong could significantly expand its asset management sector by adopting tokenized fund infrastructure, according to a new BCG-led whitepaper.

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Hong Kong Set to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March

By Emily Carter Feb 2, 2026

Hong Kong regulators are preparing to grant the city’s first stablecoin issuer licenses, with approvals expected to be limited in the initial rollout.

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Hang Seng Launches Gold ETF with Tokenized Ethereum Units

By Daniel Brooks Jan 29, 2026

Hang Seng Investment debuted a physically backed gold ETF in Hong Kong that includes a tokenized share class issued on Ethereum.

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Hong Kong Industry Group Pushes Back on Proposed Crypto Licensing Rules

By Matthew Clarke Jan 20, 2026

A Hong Kong securities industry body has warned that proposed licensing changes for crypto asset management could raise compliance costs and discourage traditional fund managers from limited digital asset exposure.

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Hong Kong Advances Licensing Framework for Crypto Trading and Custody

By Daniel Brooks Dec 24, 2025

Hong Kong regulators have finalized licensing rules for crypto trading and custody providers, aligning oversight more closely with traditional securities regulation while launching a new consultation on advisory and asset management services.

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Hong Kong Insurance Regulator Weighs Capital Charges on Crypto Exposure

By Daniel Brooks Dec 22, 2025

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is considering new capital rules that would impose a full risk charge on crypto assets while aligning stablecoin treatment with underlying fiat risk.

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HashKey Shares See Volatility after $206M Hong Kong IPO

By Andrew Collins Dec 17, 2025

HashKey Holdings made its public market debut in Hong Kong following a $206 million IPO, with shares experiencing sharp swings amid heavy investor demand and cautious trading.

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HashKey Seeks Up to $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Digital Asset Regulation Advances

By Michael Turner Dec 9, 2025

HashKey launched its Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $215 million as the company expands its infrastructure, product capabilities and regional market reach.

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HashKey Prepares to Open Orders Ahead of Hong Kong IPO

By Andrew Collins Dec 5, 2025

HashKey is set to open investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO as early as next week, with the digital-asset firm targeting at least $200 million in proceeds.

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HashKey Secures HKEX Approval as It Prepares for Planned $500 Million IPO

By Laura Mitchell Dec 1, 2025

HashKey Holdings has cleared its Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, which will allow the company to advance plans for a potential $500 million initial public offering.