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Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 76 - The Digital Future: The US GENIUS Act and Hong Kong Stablecoins Ordinance / The Hong Kong Web3...

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The discussion begins with the Hong Kong Web3 Blueprint Report. Musheer and Sean tell Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani that the document should be viewed as a roadmap to accelerate blockchain development in the...more

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First JPEX Judgement by a Hong Kong Court in Favor of Customers

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On 29 October 2024, the Hong Kong District Court issued the judgment of the first legal action (Chan Wing Yan and Another v. JP-EX Crypto Asset Platform Ltd and Others [2024] HKDC 1628) against JPEX, which the Hong Kong...more

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A whole new world – Hong Kong court declares crypto assets are property and can be held on trust

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A Hong Kong court has for the first time declared that cryptocurrencies are property and capable of being held on trust. In a landmark ruling, the Honourable Madam Justice Linda Chan, in Re Gatecoin Limited [2023] HKCFI 91,...more

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A new licensing regime for stablecoins in Hong Kong

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In January 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a Discussion Paper on Crypto-assets and Stablecoins, inviting industry comments on the regulatory approach of crypto-assets, in particular payment-related stablecoins....more

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White House Issues Statement on Crypto; Bitcoin ETF Rejected; OFAC Sanctions Public Keys; Regulators Address Digital Assets;...

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White House Addresses Crypto Risks; Blockchain Firm Wins Air Force Contract - The White House issued a statement last week briefly outlining the Biden administration’s road map to mitigate the risks of cryptocurrencies,...more

Conyers

BVI to Introduce the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act

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The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is proposing to introduce virtual assets service provider (“VASP”) legislation and has recently circulated a draft bill in the form of the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act, 2022 (the...more

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Virtual Asset Snapshot – Hong Kong

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The Regulation of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong – nature, features and risk determine treatment Regulation of virtual assets (including cryptocurrencies) (“VA”) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong”) has...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Other Recent Developments: A News Roundup From Skadden

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Below, we highlight some of our latest thought leadership articles on important legal topics and trends....more

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Mandatory Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Exchanges in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong has traditionally been a hub for digital asset businesses in the region. As regulators in Hong Kong are working to tighten the regulatory regime on virtual asset exchanges, market players and investors seeking to...more

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Hong Kong’s New Crypto Regulatory Framework to Facilitate Greater Institutional Participation

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Regulators released comprehensive guidance to banks, intermediaries, and insurers on virtual asset-related activities. Key Points: ..Banks and intermediaries looking to provide distribution, dealing, and advisory...more

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