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Experts Warn Slow Regulatory Moves May Stifle Crypto Growth in Hong Kong

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As Hong Kong seeks to establish itself as a global cryptocurrency hub, experts are warning that the city’s cautious regulatory approach could hinder its growth in the rapidly evolving digital assets sector.

In a recent interview, First Digital Trust, a Hong Kong-based crypto firm, expressed concerns over the slow pace of regulation, emphasizing the need for faster progress to keep up with industry developments.

Currently, only two fully licensed virtual asset trading platforms, Hash Blockchain and OSL Digital Securities, are operational in Hong Kong.

Crypto Exchanges in Hong Kong Wait for Regulatory Approval

Several other cryptocurrency exchanges are still awaiting their licenses, reflecting the city’s careful approach to regulating the industry.

Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital, explained the rationale behind this measured pace, stating that Hong Kong prioritizes investor protection over swift regulatory action.

“It is understandable that Hong Kong’s regulatory approach is more conservative and slower compared to other jurisdictions, given its focus on safeguarding investors,” Chok said.

“We hope to see regulation move faster to ensure Hong Kong does not fall behind the fast-paced development of the industry.”

In an effort to tighten its grip on the sector, Hong Kong has made it a criminal offense to operate an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) as of June 1.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) also issued an “alert list” of suspicious and unlicensed trading platforms that may be targeting Hong Kong investors.

The move is part of broader efforts to ensure the integrity of the market while protecting consumers.

On the regulatory front, progress has been made in stablecoin oversight.

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently published findings on local stablecoin regulation.

Shortly after, Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited, a subsidiary of JD Technology Group, announced its intention to issue a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), with recognition from the HKMA as part of its sandbox program.

Hong Kong Faces Growing Competition

However, Hong Kong faces competition from other jurisdictions like Dubai, which has been making strides in the stablecoin sector.

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin provider, revealed plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham in collaboration with UAE-based partners.

It is worth noting that some companies have already stepped up to offer crypto custody services in the region.

Just recently, the United Arab Emirates recently allowed Standard Chartered to offer such services, beginning with Bitcoin and Ether.

As reported, Hong Kong has launched its first batch of ETFs focused on cryptocurrencies, marking potential competition for the popular Bitcoin products in the United States.

Harvest Global Investments Ltd., the local unit of China Asset Management, along with a partnership between HashKey Capital Ltd. and Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the city on Tuesday.

The post Experts Warn Slow Regulatory Moves May Stifle Crypto Growth in Hong Kong appeared first on Cryptonews.

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