Regulatory Alerts2026-05-27
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Virtual Asset-Related Activities in Relation to Relevant Stablecoins Issued by Licensed Stablecoin Issuers
The Securities and Futures Commission issued this circular on 27 May 2026 to regulate virtual asset-related activities involving relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers. The document establishes specific licensing or registration conditions and terms for licensed corporations and registered institutions providing virtual asset dealing and advisory services. It serves as a key regulatory framework alongside related appendices and guidance notes on custodial services and financing for virtual asset dealing.
CIR
Current
Issue Date:
27 May 2026
20260527-3-EN.pdf (528.6 KB)
Topic:
Fintech - Virtual assets
Wealth Management & MPF - Securities/investment products
Group:
Registered Institutions
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CIR
Current
27 May 2026
Virtual asset-related activities in relation to relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers
Annex
Current
27 May 2026
Appendix A2 - Terms and conditions for licensed corporations or registered institutions which manage portfolios that invest in virtual assets
CIR
Current
27 May 2026
Virtual asset-related activities in relation to relevant stablecoins issued by licensed stablecoin issuers
Annex
Current
27 May 2026
Appendix A2 - Terms and conditions for licensed corporations or registered institutions which manage portfolios that invest in virtual assets
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