by Michael Titus | Jun 4, 2026 | Crypto
If you charge a client for a view on Bitcoin, Ethereum, a stablecoin or any other virtual asset, and you do that from Hong Kong, you’re about to need a licence. Same if you run a virtual asset portfolio on a discretionary basis for someone else. The regime...
by Michael Titus | Jun 4, 2026 | Crypto
Since the turn of this decade, the conversation about virtual asset regulation in Hong Kong was really one conversation: do you need a VATP licence or don’t you? By the end of 2026, there will be at least five separate licences sitting under the regulatory...
by Michael Titus | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Criminal, Crypto, Investment
Intro For many crypto investors and traders in Hong Kong, the promise of digital-assets brings opportunity — but recent enforcement shows a harsh truth: you can be both a victim and a suspect. One moment you believe you’re participating in a legitimate trade;...
by Michael Titus | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, Criminal, Crypto
TL;DR If your Hong Kong bank account is frozen or police have contacted you about crypto transactions, act fast. Common allegations include fraud (s.16A Theft Ordinance) and “dealing with proceeds of crime” (s.25 OSCO), often triggered by funds routed from a third...
by Michael Titus | Nov 10, 2025 | Articles, Blog, Crypto
Intro Trading or investing in cryptocurrencies offers exciting opportunities — but also real risks. In Hong Kong we’ve seen a sharp increase in crypto-scam cases: from 2,336 in 2022 to over 3,415 in 2023 alone, with losses totalling billions of HKD.It’s not just “bad...
by Michael Titus | Jun 3, 2025 | Articles, Blog, Crypto
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council recently passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins (“FRS”) – virtual assets that are designed to maintain a stable value relative to certain assets, typically currencies. In...
