On February 6, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") held the third meeting of the Digital Asset Consultative Panel ("DACP") with licensed virtual asset trading platforms ("VATPs") to discuss regulatory developments for digital assets in Hong Kong.
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On February 6, 2026, the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") convened the third meeting of the Digital Asset Consultative Panel ("DACP") with licensed virtual asset trading platforms ("VATPs") to discuss regulatory developments for digital assets in Hong Kong.
At the meeting, the SFC discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening the digital asset ecosystem, focusing on regulatory measures to enhance liquidity on licensed VATPs and expanding the range of products and services available.
Dr. Eric Yip, the SFC’s Executive Director of Intermediaries and chair of the DACP, emphasized the SFC’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable digital asset market in Hong Kong. He stressed the importance of balancing innovation with robust investor protection during the Year of the Horse, symbolizing perseverance and progress.
The SFC will continue to collaborate proactively with licensed VATPs through the DACP, aligned with the Pillar Re (Relationships) of the ASPIRe roadmap, to advance a resilient and globally competitive digital asset ecosystem. The SFC issued the 'ASPIRe' roadmap on February 19, 2025.
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