HKDAS Research Paper Launch: Evolution & Expansion: Navigating Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Regime and the 2026 Regulatory Perimeter
This research paper launch event explored Hong Kong’s evolving virtual asset regulatory landscape and the future of digital finance.
Time & Location
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Pl, Central, Hong Kong
About the event
This research paper launch event explored Hong Kong’s evolving virtual asset regulatory landscape and the future of digital finance. The program included a fireside chat with Ernest Ho, Head of Digital Finance at HKMA, on Hong Kong’s Digital Finance Playbook in Practice. This was followed by the official release of the research paper, Evolution & Expansion: Navigating Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset Regime and the 2026 Regulatory Perimeter. The event concluded with a startup demo and networking session that brought together industry professionals and innovators.
Entry Speech
Mr. Jason LAU
Chairman
Fireside Chat
Hong Kong’s Digital Finance Playbook in Practice
Moderator
Mr. Edwin Cheung
Executive Committee
Special Guest
Mr. Ernest Ho
Head of Digital Finance, HKMA
Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue:
HKU iCube, 4005-4007, 40/F, Two Exchange Square, Central
Language:
English
Mode:
Face-to-face Sharing
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