Hong Kong’s key figures have announced efforts to improve the local regulatory environment. At Consensus Hong Kong, policymakers unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening the regional digital asset ecosystem. Regulators disclosed a framework for permanent contracts to promote the growth of the local digital assets space, and the stablecoin license is expected to be announced next month. “Such direction gives many companies the confidence to invest in and grow in Hong Kong,” said Jason Atkins, Chief Commercial Officer of Auros.
“We have visited the SFC multiple times, and with HKMA we have engaged in think tanks, panels, and various groups. They are trying to understand how our business operates and what we need to invest more in the city. This is a very positive signal.” “They are considering easing or relaxing such regulations for certain investor classes,” he added. This aligns with a broader trend of more traditional institutions entering crypto or blockchain.
Panelists representing Franklin Templeton and Swift said they are using or exploring blockchain technology to improve operational efficiency. This mirrors the 2018 “blockchain, not Bitcoin” era, but these institutions are moving beyond pilot projects to real deployments. Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of Edge & Node, said the major issue in 2026 is that more traditional companies are entering the blockchain space. “Companies are looking to move quickly on this,” he told CoinDesk.
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