In a move that solidifies Hong Kong’s growing role as a global crypto hub, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Business School is getting ready to accept Bitcoin and other digital assets for tuition and donations.
Dean Hongbin Cai shared the news at the CryptoFi Forum, highlighting it as a key part of the school’s commitment to financial innovation. The technical framework to handle these transactions is almost complete, suggesting the plan is close to being implemented.
By taking this step, HKU wants to show that digital currencies can be integrated into a regulated financial system, moving them beyond the experimental phase. A university spokesperson also confirmed that a secure system is being developed to handle the transactions and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and risk management rules.
This initiative aligns with Hong Kong’s broader regulatory push to become a leader in virtual assets, including the recent introduction of a stablecoin licensing system.
September 2025, Cryptoniteuae
