Hong Kong SFC to Introduce Virtual Asset Derivatives Trading for Professional Investors

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to expand the city's digital asset market by allowing VIRTUAL asset derivatives trading for professional investors. The move, announced by Financial Services Secretary Christopher Hui Ching-yu, aims to diversify investment options and bolster Hong Kong's position as a global crypto hub.

This follows April's approval for licensed crypto firms to offer staking services. Robust risk management frameworks will accompany the new derivatives products, enabling hedging and Leveraged strategies while prioritizing investor protection.

The initiative reflects Hong Kong's strategic push to lead in digital assets, with regulators simultaneously tightening oversight through stablecoin legislation and mandatory service provider registrations.