Hong Kong SFC Introduces New Digital Asset Licensing Regime, Plans Regulatory Framework for Tokenized Gold and RWA

Odaily reports: The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has published a strategic action agenda for implementing its first five-year plan. In the short term, it will introduce a new digital asset licensing regime and implement digital asset custody supervision, CrypTech market surveillance, and anti-money laundering capacity building.

In the medium to long term, it will develop a regulatory framework for tokenized investment products as appropriate, covering tokenized gold and other real-world assets. The institution will also support the Hong Kong SAR government in establishing a central gold clearing and settlement system and developing RMB-denominated gold and commodity products. (HK01 NFT)