Hong Kong to Propose Legislative Measures for Digital Asset Industry Development

Hong Kong's Legislative Council Financial Affairs Committee has announced a briefing scheduled for January 30, focusing on policy measures from the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau. According to PANews, Secretary Christopher Hui and Deputy Secretary Joseph Chan will attend the briefing. The documents reveal plans to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the digital asset industry in Hong Kong, aiming to strengthen its position as an international financial center. Legislative proposals will be submitted this year to implement amendments related to the crypto asset reporting framework and common reporting standards set by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The goal is to automatically exchange tax information related to crypto asset transactions with other tax jurisdictions starting in 2028, combating cross-border tax evasion and enhancing international tax transparency. Public opinions on the legislative proposals are currently being collected.