- Julia Leung announced new virtual asset measures for brokers and investors.
- Includes margin financing and perpetual contracts.
- Impacts Bitcoin and Ethereum markets significantly.
Hong Kongโs SFC, led by CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee, introduced new virtual asset regulations including margin financing using BTC and ETH, a framework for perpetual contracts for professional investors, and relaxed rules for affiliated market makers to increase liquidity.
Julia Leung Fung-yee unveiled three regulatory measures at Consensus 2026. The measures include margin financing using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral and a framework for perpetual contracts for professional investors. These initiatives reflect Hong Kongโs ongoing commitment to innovating in finance.
Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), โThe SFC is committed to building a complete regulatory ecosystem for virtual assets.โ
Eric Yip Chee-hang emphasized the importance of liquidity in developing virtual asset markets, aligning with Hong Kongโs goals for increased financial stability. The SFCโs move towards regulated assets represents a structured approach to market growth.
The introduction of margin financing focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum positions Hong Kong as a strategic leader in virtual asset regulation. The new measures expect to drive liquidity and enhance market confidence across these digital assets.
Historically, Hong Kongโs SFC has been at the forefront of integrating traditional financial principles with virtual assets. By applying a high-level framework, Hong Kong aims to set standards for other global financial hubs to emulate.
Market reactions show potential for increased investor interest due to Hong Kongโs strategic regulatory stance. Future shifts might include more comprehensive frameworks and global interest in similar regulatory models.
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