Crypto
Hong Kong shifts financial markets to 24-hour on-chain settlement, speeds up tokenised payments
Hong Kong is strengthening tokenised financial infrastructure and digital asset regulation at the same time. It plans to build a 24-hour on-chain payment environment using tokenised central bank money, while also revising licensing for crypto operators and regulatory frameworks for tokenised investment products. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority aims to upgrade its EnsembleTX pilot by year-end, and regulators also plan tougher oversight of custody and anti-money laundering, including market surveillance using systems and AI.
