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2024-12-15 16:28:35

Why Hong Kong Has Grown into a Crypto Hub

Hong Kong’s Unique Role in Crypto Innovation Hong Kong is fast emerging as a cryptocurrency capital, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow key markets like Singapore and UAE, each forging ahead on pathways to financial innovation. WOW Summit CEO Ivan Ivanov also attributes this move on the ground to Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” principle that has so far given way to “allow experimentation within the digital assets ecosystem with appropriate regulation in place”. “Hong Kong combines the excitement of crypto with the stability of an established financial system,” Ivanov said in an interview with Cointelegraph. With strong economic ties to mainland China, as well as with the rest of the world, it’s a perfect testing ground for new technologies, startups, and institutional investors alike. Policies That Drive Crypto Growth A key driver underlying Hong Kong’s rise is its welcoming regulatory environment. For example, stablecoin issuers are required to obtain licenses and hold fiat reserves in local banks, a policy to drive trust and transparency into the market. A number of other recent developments have only reinforced Hong Kong’s reputation as an innovation hub: Project Ensemble: A collaborative effort with the central banks of Brazil and Thailand to explore cross-border, tokenized settlements. Cyberport Web3 Network: This government-backed hub supports more than 270 blockchain companies today, of which 120 have joined in the last 17 months. AI in Finance: FSTB in October 2024 published guidelines to help promote the use of AI in financial systems and reduce potential risks. Hong Kong’s First Crypto Exchanges to Go Live in 2024 This year has seen a number of milestones for Hong Kong’s crypto industry. ZA Bank, the city’s largest digital bank, launched retail crypto trading services in November 2024. To further incentivize institutional investments , the government has proposed exempting capital gains taxes on crypto holdings. Such forward-thinking policies create an environment that is both secure yet dynamic for financial innovation. Investors and entrepreneurs benefit from stability in Hong Kong’s established financial infrastructure while exploring the potential of cutting-edge digital assets. A Bright Future Hong Kong’s unique blend of geopolitical advantages, regulatory foresight, and commitment to innovation ensures its position as a global leader in the cryptocurrency space. As policies evolve, the city is set to remain a hotspot for blockchain and crypto advancements.

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