Hong Kong's SFC, FSTB Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules

Hong Kong's SFC, FSTB target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules

The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.

Hong Kong to broaden crypto rules with new licences for dealers and custodians

New frameworks mooted for virtual asset dealing and custodian services, as Hong Kong forges ahead with plans to become a digital-asset hub.

Hong Kong Regulators Move Forward With Crypto Licensing Frameworks

The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 24 December 2025 that they have concluded consultations on legislative proposals for virtual‑asset (VA) dealer and […]

Hong Kong Adjusts Virtual Asset Licensing Regime, Plans to Introduce Two New Licenses - YT FINANCE

The post Hong Kong Adjusts Virtual Asset Licensing Regime, Plans to Introduce Two New Licenses appeared first on YT FINANCE.

Crypto Firms Face New Licensing Requirements Under Hong Kong’s Latest Plan

What Did Regulators Decide After the Consultation? Hong Kong regulators will move ahead with legislation to require licensing for crypto dealers and custodians after completing a public consultation, tightening oversight of the city’s digital asset sector. In a joint announcement, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Securities and Futures Commission said firms providing crypto dealing or custody services in Hong Kong will need…

Hong Kong to Advance Legislation for Licensing Crypto Dealers and Custodians

Hong Kong regulators announced on Wednesday they will proceed with legislation for mandatory licensing regimes for firms providing crypto dealing or custody services, following the conclusion of a public consultation phase.  This measure expands the comprehensive regulatory framework the city is building for digital assets, which already includes an ordinance for stablecoin issuers now in force and a mandatory regime for trading platforms. To da…