The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced plans to allow trading of digital asset derivatives exclusively for professional investors, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, China Daily HK reported on 4 June.
This strategic initiative aims to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a global hub for digital assets, while maintaining rigorous risk management protocols.
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All derivative transactions will be subject to strict rules to ensure orderly, transparent, and secure execution.
The move coincides with significant growth in global digital asset markets, which currently exceed $3 trillion in valuation, with an annual trading volume of $70 trillion.