Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

Hong Kong to Allow Bitcoin, Ether as Margin Collateral in Crypto Push

Hong Kong to Allow Bitcoin, Ether as Margin Collateral in Crypto Push - Securities regulator also plans to permit perpetual contracts for professional investors and relax market-making rules for trading platforms

Hong Kong bridges traditional, digital finance with new virtual asset initiatives

The first initiative will allow licensed virtual asset brokers to offer margin financing to clients with strong credit profiles.

Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said.

Hong Kong unleashes 3 game-changing crypto rules to transform digital finance

Hong Kong’s financial watchdog has issued regulatory frameworks and guidance that will let licensed brokers lend money for cryptocurrency purchases and permit professional traders to access advanced digital asset products, marking a significant step in the city’s push to become a major crypto hub. The Securities and Futures Commission announced the changes on Wednesday. The new regulations will permit authorized brokerage firms to provide financ…

At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Crypto Looked Less Like Chaos and More Like Wall Street

If you walked into the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the first morning of Consensus, you would not have felt the chaos that once defined early crypto gatherings. Instead, there was structure, security, and a noticeable presence of policymakers alongside founders and traders. That alone told a story. This year’s opening moments were not about hype cycles or meme tokens. They were about rules, roadmaps, and how serious capital plan…

Hong Kong Expands Crypto Rules for Professional Traders

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced significant changes to the country’s crypto rules on Wednesday, enabling licensed companies to offer cryptocurrency margin financing and perpetual contracts to professional investors. The new regulations are part of an effort to support Hong Kong in becoming a leading global center for digital asset operations. According to an official circular released by the Hong Kong Securitie…