Hong Kong2026.09.23Odaily

Hong Kong's New Digital Asset Licensing Ordinance Expected to Pass in Second Half of This Year or Early Next Year

• The new ordinance aims to create a formal licensing regime for digital asset businesses operating in Hong Kong.
• Passage is anticipated within a window spanning the second half of 2026 through early 2027.
• The move continues Hong Kong's push to position itself as a regulated hub for virtual asset activity in Asia.