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Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development

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As a part of its ongoing dedication to embrace the “megatrend” of Web3 improvement, Hong Kong has established a various group of trade and authorities officers to oversee and information the progress of Web3 improvement within the area.

In keeping with a June 30 assertion, the federal government of Hong Kong has fashioned a job drive comprising 15 trade members and 11 key authorities officers to supervise the event of Web3, with a concentrate on offering steering on the moral features of Web3:

“The Monetary Secretary has introduced within the 2023-24 Finances the institution of the Job Drive to offer suggestions on the sustainable and accountable improvement of Web3 in Hong Kong.”

Paul Chan, Hong Kong’s monetary secretary stated that the duty drive will solely additional improve Hong Kong’s purpose to be a frontrunner within the Web3 sector.

“Hong Kong seeks to steer and drive progressive exploration and improvement, create extra new utility fashions, and strives to attract collectively top-notch firms and expertise within the enviornment to construct a thriving ecosystem” Chan said, including:

“With the Job Drive bringing collectively leaders and professionals within the sectors concerned, I imagine their beneficial recommendation will assist Hong Kong develop right into a Web3 hub.” 

It was highlighted that the market has “responded favorably” to the federal government issuing its coverage assertion on the event of digital belongings in Hong Kong, in October 2022.

Cointelegraph reported on March 20 that over 80 digital asset-related firms have expressed curiosity in “establishing their presence in Hong Kong” for the reason that launch of this assertion.

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This comes amid Hong Kong authorities’s efforts to push crypto adoption.

On Could 23, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Fee (SFC) introduced that it could quickly permit licensed platforms to cater retail buyers.

It was said operators of digital asset buying and selling platforms keen to stick to the SFC’s proposed tips are inspired to submit license purposes.

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