ME News reports that on November 4 (UTC+8), according to a government press release from Hong Kong, the main forum of the 11th "Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026" concluded successfully on November 3, focusing on three key growth drivers: "Finance +" , "AI +", and global expansion. Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Chan Ho-lin, stated that Hong Kong will establish a licensing regime for virtual asset trading, custody, advisory, and management services, and will submit a bill amendment to the Legislative Council within 2026.
SFC Chief Executive Laura Liang emphasized that tokenization must be integrated into market operations to enhance liquidity and that proportional governance should be applied to agent-based AI; HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue stressed leveraging "FinTech 2030" to encourage banks to responsibly adopt AI and tokenization. Additionally, Chief Executive John Lee noted that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is closely aligned with the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan, providing businesses with a clear and stable outlook. (Source: Foresight News)
Hong Kong to Establish Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Activities, Legislative Draft to Be Submitted by 2026
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Hong Kong to Establish Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Activities, Legislative Draft to Be Submitted by 2026
Chan Ho-lam, Deputy Secretary of Hong Kong’s Financial Services and Treasury Bureau, unveiled plans to develop a licensing framework for virtual asset trading, custody, advisory, and management. The legislative proposal is scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council by 2026. The announcement was made during the 11th “Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026” main forum on November 3 (UTC+8). Digital asset news continues to underscore regulatory advancements in the region, with on-chain data reflecting increasing institutional interest.
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