Beginning January 1, 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will implement the Basel Committee’s international standards for cryptocurrency capital requirements.
This new regulation will directly impact how banks in Hong Kong manage their exposure to a wide range of digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Industry experts anticipate that this will cause local banks to re-evaluate their current crypto holdings.
According to Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA, this move is meant to improve transparency and risk management within the rapidly evolving crypto market, aligning Hong Kong with global regulatory best practices.
August 2025, Cryptoniteuae
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