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<p>Hong Kong’s <a href="https://apps.sfc.hk/edistributionWeb/gateway/EN/circular/doc?refNo=23EC67">securities and monetary regulators</a> have announced that they are all set to accept and review applications for spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This follows the evolution of the virtual asset landscape since 2018 when the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) implemented a “professional-investors only” regulatory approach.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hong-kong-s-shifting-stance-on-crypto"><strong>Hong Kong’s Shifting Stance on Crypto</strong></h2> 
<p>Hong Kong has been gradually reducing its stance on cryptocurrencies this year. In April, the city’s de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), announced that it would allow licensed virtual asset service providers to operate in the city.</p> 
<p>This move was followed by the SFC’s updated rulebook in October, which allowed retail investors to engage in spot crypto and ETF investing under certain conditions. In November, SFC CEO Julia Leung stated that the regulator would “welcome proposals for innovative technology that enhances efficiency and customer experience, provided any risks are addressed.”</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-benefits-of-spot-crypto-etfs"><strong>Benefits of Spot Crypto ETFs</strong></h2> 
<p>Investors will have several benefits from Spot crypto ETFs. They provide exposure to cryptocurrencies without requiring investors to hold the underlying assets directly. This can make it easier for investors to diversify their portfolios and manage risk. Additionally, ETFs offer liquidity and transparency, as they trade on an exchange like a stock and also it makes it easier for investors to buy and sell cryptocurrencies at fair market prices.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hk-s-cautious-approach-to-spot-crypto-etfs"><strong>HK’s Cautious Approach to Spot Crypto ETFs</strong></h2> 
<p>Even though Hong Kong’s regulators are ready to consider applications for spot crypto ETFs, they will need to address several regulatory considerations. These include ensuring that the underlying cryptocurrencies meet certain standards for liquidity, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, regulators will need to ensure that investors are adequately informed about the risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies, including price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.</p>

Hong Kong Regulators to Consider Spot Crypto ETFs

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