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Virtual Currency (aka Digital Currency or Digital Money) is a type of currency or medium of exchange that is not issued by any government nor guaranteed by a government currency. Despite lacking legal tender status, Virtual Currency is still traded and exchanged in some environments, typically online environments or communities. Bitcoin is the most well-known form of Virtual Currency. less -

Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/27/2025

On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins–cryptocurrencies whose value is tied to an external asset or commodity. This marks an important...more

Investigations update: Hong Kong authorities ramp up enforcement in virtual assets and other sectors

A&O Shearman on 1/11/2024

Hong Kong has seen cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, highlighting the need for appropriate licensing regimes (implemented in the form of virtual asset service providers (VASPs)), bolstered by active enforcement actions. ...more

Key Regulatory Developments in Hong Kong and Singapore: November 2020

Latham & Watkins LLP on 12/9/2020

Regulators propose new regulations for virtual asset exchanges and enhanced customer identity verification requirements, and launch an innovative commercial data interchange. This blog post summarises key regulatory...more

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Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

Investigations update: Hong Kong authorities ramp up enforcement in virtual assets and other sectors

Key Regulatory Developments in Hong Kong and Singapore: November 2020

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