Lexology PRO | Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Hong Kong’s regulatory framework for crypto exchanges has entered force, covering a “great depth” of AML, customer protection, and prudential control issues – but a framework for other crypto actors is still yet to come.
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
Finally, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) has published its Consultation Conclusions on the Proposed Regulatory Requirements…
Mayer Brown | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
The emergence of cryptocurrency as an investment asset, alongside the proliferation of blockchain technology, has raised important legal questions…
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 1 Jun 2023
In the consultation conclusions released by the Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) on 23 May 2023 (Consultation Conclusions), the HKSFC has…
Reed Smith LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
Thursday 1 June 2023 marks the start of a brand-new regulatory regime for virtual assets trading platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong. Reed Smith is…
FTI Consulting Inc | USA | 31 May 2023
Web 3.0 describes the wealth of new Technologies that are set to transform work, entertainment and leisure for millions of people around the world…
Sidley Austin LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
Hong Kong is all set with adopting a dual licensing regime (VATP Licensing Regime) applicable to virtual assets trading platform operators (Platform…
Bird & Bird LLP | Hong Kong | 31 May 2023
On 10 May 2023, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (“HKMA”) published the ninth issue of the Regtech Adoption Practice Guide (the "Guide”) on customer…
ONC Lawyers | Hong Kong | 30 May 2023
In preventing the dissipation of suspicious funds, the police and the Joint Financial Intelligence Unit (“JFIU”) have been following the “No Consent”…
SEC Actions | European Union, Hong Kong, USA | 30 May 2023
Memorial Day is a time to remember. Originally established during the civil war, it was intended to look back and remember those who have served the…