Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released new guidelines allowing licensed virtual asset trading platforms to offer staking services. This move is part of the regulator's efforts to establish Hong Kong as a hub for crypto and virtual assets in the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement was made by SFC Executive Director Christina Choi during her keynote speech at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025.
The guidelines mandate that platforms must implement specific safeguards to protect staked assets and require SFC approval before offering these services. Platforms are also required to disclose associated risks, including slashing penalties, unstacking processes, lock-up periods, and technical vulnerabilities.
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