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- HK (HKG)
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- Eastern Asia
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- Active
- Crypto Regulatory Status
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- Summary
- Cryptocurrencies are legal, and many blockchain companies have moved to Hong Kong. Regulators in Hong Kong are engaging crypto companies to help promote innovation. Bitcoin is defined as a virtual commodity and not legal tender. There are no capital gains taxes and AML/CFT laws apply to every individual or business in Hong Kong. Regulators are continuing to monitor cryptocurrency, while actively embracing distributed ledger technology. Proposed regulation may require cryptocurrency exchanges to operate in a regulatory sandbox. Retail speculators may have access to cryptocurrency exchanges restricted.
Regulatory Status Summary
Allowed-Regulated:
2
Status History by Topic
| Topic | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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Latest
Latest Analyses
Regulation analyses for Hong Kong
| Topic | Status | Confidence | Updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | High Confidence | 1d ago | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Unknown | 24w ago | View |
All Analysis Versions
4 total versions (including archived)
All Analysis Versions
4 total versions (including archived)
| Topic | Status | Version | Date | Actions |
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| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-12-12 04:23 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-06-27 13:07 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Archived | 2025-06-26 12:56 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Archived | 2025-04-12 06:41 | View |