Hong Kong Targets 2026 for New Crypto Dealer and Custodian Laws
Key Notes
- Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will legislate new licensing rules for virtual asset dealers and custodians.
- The new rules are part of the SFC’s broader “ASPIRe” roadmap to establish Hong Kong as a global digital asset hub.
- A new consultation is underway to regulate virtual asset advisory and management services, closing in January 2026.
Hong Kong regulators are moving to legislate new licensing regimes for virtual asset (VA) dealers and custodians, cementing the city’s strategy to build a comprehensive digital asset framework. The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed the plan after a public consultation period.
The proposed rules will…
