Hong Kong Prepares Third Tokenized Bond Issuance, Eyes More Offerings

The post Hong Kong Prepares Third Tokenized Bond Issuance, Eyes More Offerings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Hong Kong plans to expand its tokenized bond program, as the government prepares a third batch of tokenized green bonds and signals intentions to make such issuances a regular feature of its debt strategy. Speaking at the Hong Kong Digital Finance Awards 2025, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui confirmed that the government’s upcoming tokenized bond sale builds on the success of two earlier rounds of tokenized green bonds issued in 2023 and 2024. The bonds were recorded and settled on distributed ledger technology, according to a Thursday report from Beijing state-owned newspaper Wen wei Po. Hui said authorities aim to normalize tokenized government bonds in the future. To encourage wider adoption, the government is considering tax incentives, including exemptions on stamp duty for transfers of tokenized exchange-traded funds. Source: Wu Blockchain Related: Hong Kong to use Chainlink protocol in CBDC pilot project Hong Kong unveils new digital asset strategy Hong Kong’s embrace of tokenization comes as part of its broader digital asset strategy outlined in the newly released Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0. Last week, the region announced that the new digital asset plan centers on regulating stablecoins and promoting asset tokenization through its “LEAP” framework, aiming for legal clarity, ecosystem growth, real-world adoption and talent development. As part of the new framework, the government will implement a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers starting Aug. 1, which “will facilitate the development of real-world use cases.” Meanwhile, the government is consulting the public on proposed licensing rules for digital asset trading platforms and custodians, with the consultation period open until the end of August. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has also launched the city’s first digital asset indexes, offering price benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ethereum during Asian trading hours. The effort aims to attract institutional investors…

Jul 6, 2025 - 01:00
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Hong Kong Prepares Third Tokenized Bond Issuance, Eyes More Offerings

The post Hong Kong Prepares Third Tokenized Bond Issuance, Eyes More Offerings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.

Hong Kong plans to expand its tokenized bond program, as the government prepares a third batch of tokenized green bonds and signals intentions to make such issuances a regular feature of its debt strategy. Speaking at the Hong Kong Digital Finance Awards 2025, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui confirmed that the government’s upcoming tokenized bond sale builds on the success of two earlier rounds of tokenized green bonds issued in 2023 and 2024. The bonds were recorded and settled on distributed ledger technology, according to a Thursday report from Beijing state-owned newspaper Wen wei Po. Hui said authorities aim to normalize tokenized government bonds in the future. To encourage wider adoption, the government is considering tax incentives, including exemptions on stamp duty for transfers of tokenized exchange-traded funds. Source: Wu Blockchain Related: Hong Kong to use Chainlink protocol in CBDC pilot project Hong Kong unveils new digital asset strategy Hong Kong’s embrace of tokenization comes as part of its broader digital asset strategy outlined in the newly released Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0. Last week, the region announced that the new digital asset plan centers on regulating stablecoins and promoting asset tokenization through its “LEAP” framework, aiming for legal clarity, ecosystem growth, real-world adoption and talent development. As part of the new framework, the government will implement a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers starting Aug. 1, which “will facilitate the development of real-world use cases.” Meanwhile, the government is consulting the public on proposed licensing rules for digital asset trading platforms and custodians, with the consultation period open until the end of August. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has also launched the city’s first digital asset indexes, offering price benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ethereum during Asian trading hours. The effort aims to attract institutional investors…

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