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The expansion of digital asset derivatives in Hong Kong is accelerating, with new initiatives aiming to strengthen the city’s role in the global digital asset market.  This development is part of a broader strategy aimed at diversifying the offering of financial products and ensuring the security of transactions for professional investors. Turning point for digital asset derivatives in Hong Kong On June 4, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, officially confirmed the intention of local authorities to introduce trading of digital asset derivatives reserved for professional investors. The main objective is to ensure that trading takes place in an orderly, transparent, and secure manner, thus emphasizing robustness in risk management.  In this regard, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has clarified that investor protection and market stability will be prioritized in regulating these innovative instruments. The interest in digital asset derivatives comes at a crucial moment. The global market for digital assets has surpassed 3 trillion dollars in total value, with annual trading volumes exceeding 70 trillion dollars, according to SFC data reported by China Daily HK.  Hong Kong, therefore, positions itself as one of the main hubs in the growth of this sector, thanks also to advanced regulation policies and tax incentives. In recent months, Hong Kong has already taken significant steps to expand the range of regulated digital products. In 2024, the following have been authorized: – Staking services, which allow investors to earn rewards by locking digital assets; – Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) of spot and futures virtual assets, introduced in April and July respectively; – Inverse futures products that offer new ways of derivative investment on digital assets. In particular, in April 2025, the operator HashKey obtained approval to provide staking services, marking a further step towards the diversification of…

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