Hong Kong2026.11.07Odaily

Scope of restrictions set to expand to assets tradable or settled on virtual asset platforms, as Hong Kong SFC advances rule amendments

• The SFC plans to extend the coverage of its restrictions to any asset that can be traded or settled on licensed virtual asset platforms, not just a fixed list of token types.
• The move is aimed at closing potential regulatory gaps as platforms increasingly list new or hybrid products, including tokenized assets.
• The amendment is part of the SFC's broader push to update Hong Kong's virtual asset regulatory framework to keep rules aligned with market developments.