At the recent Consensus Hong Kong conference, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chi announced that Hong Kong is actively positioning itself as a leading global center for digital assets and Web3 innovation.
Leveraging Unique Advantages for Digital Growth
Lee emphasized that Hong Kong’s unique ‘One Country, Two Systems’ framework, combined with deep financial market liquidity, world-class investor protections, and robust financial infrastructure, provides a strong foundation for the sustainable growth of the Web3 and digital asset ecosystem.
- Highly open financial markets
- Evolving regulatory frameworks
- Favorable environment for tech innovation
Policy Progress and Future Outlook
He revealed that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is set to issue its first stablecoin licenses next month, marking a significant step in the region’s digital asset regulatory journey.
Meanwhile, the Securities and Futures Commission continues to enhance market liquidity mechanisms to attract international capital.
Lee extended an invitation to global enterprises and institutions to collaborate with Hong Kong, exploring the vast potential of digital assets and building a more open, transparent, and sustainable digital economy together.