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Hong Kong Poised to Expand Licensing Regime to Cover Virtual Asset Dealers and Custodians
January–February 2026
Hong Kong regulators have published proposals for mandatory licensing of intermediaries dealing in virtual assets (VA) or providing VA custodian services. This article examines key features of the proposals, which signal a major shift in regulatory oversight for the VA ecosystem.
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