EuroCham DIC Report: Your Playbook for Hong Kong's Virtual Asset Scene
it's not just some boring paper — it's your guide to talking to regulators and staying ahead of the game
The European Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Innovation Council (DIC) report, REALisation of the Aspirations: Regulations and Adaptations for a Leading Virtual Assets Hub, represents a critical resource for institutional stakeholders navigating Hong Kong’s evolving virtual asset landscape. For managers at virtual asset funds, this document is not merely an academic exercise—it is a strategic blueprint for engaging with regulators, influencing policy trajectories, and positioning their organizations at the forefront of institutional adoption.
In other words, it's not just some boring paper—it's your guide to talking to regulators and staying ahead of the game.
Why this report is a big deal:
Know the Rules: It maps out Hong Kong's crypto regulations, from the e-HKD to the Stablecoins Bill. This helps you spot where your input can actually make a difference.
Real-World Assets (RWA) are Huge: Everyone's talking about tokenizing real stuff, and this report shows you how to push for better infrastructure to make it happen. Go to the event to chat with policymakers about speeding up RWA initiatives!
Stablecoins are Tricky (but Opportunity-Filled): The new Stablecoins Bill is coming, and this report helps you understand it so you can lobby for rules that don't kill innovation. Join forces with EuroCham at the event to get your voice heard.
Network like a pro:
Europe's Calling: With new EU regulations (MiCA) coming, European crypto firms are looking to Hong Kong. The event is a great place to meet them and explore partnerships.
Shape the e-HKD: The digital HK dollar is getting a second phase. If you go to the event, you can talk directly to the folks at the HKMA and help design it so it works for funds.
Stay safe, avoid risks:
FATF Travel Rule Headaches: The report highlights ongoing issues with compliance, especially for decentralized stuff. You need clarity on how this impacts your fund.
Dual Market Risks: Hong Kong has a weird setup where institutions are on big exchanges, but retail users are on decentralized ones. The report has ideas to protect institutional investors from crazy retail volatility.
Bottom line: Don't miss this event!
It's your chance to:
Influence the big decisions on stablecoins and the e-HKD.
Show you're a leader by getting involved in discussions about tokenization and anti-money laundering.
Understand global rules like MiCA and connect with European players.
When & Where:
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: Bela Offices, 23/F, One Chinachem Central, 22 Des Voeux Road, Central
Other panelists:
🔹 Donald Day is the COO at VDX and former crypto lead at Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Donald helped develop the licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms and brings two decades of experience across fintech, capital markets, and institutional crypto investing.
🔹 Dr. Stratos Pourzitakis, Head of Digital Policy for Asia Pacific at HSBC, where he leads regulatory engagement on fintech and digital assets. Dr. Pourzitakis has held senior roles at the CFA Institute and the Greek Ministry of Finance, and lectures regularly on governance, regulation, and emerging technologies.
🔹 Monin Ung, Founder of MUNG, a law firm specialising in blockchain, biotech, and art law. A solicitor qualified in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK, Monin has been involved in landmark legal actions including Hong Kong’s first DAO litigation and London’s first ICO arbitration. She is also a legal educator and founder of BAREX.
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