Hong Kong is positioning itself as a leading hub for cryptocurrency adoption, with an influx of crypto talent and positive regulatory developments. The combination of new Web3 projects and supportive regulations is expected to drive significant growth in the next four to five years. Despite the bear market, the technological advancements in the crypto sector have been impressive, making Hong Kong well-prepared for the next wave of mass adoption. The crypto sector is seen as a potential new economic driver for Hong Kong, which has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hashkey, the first licensed crypto exchange in Hong Kong, anticipates growing demand for crypto products from local residents as the government strengthens its regulatory framework. The recent policy changes provide retail investors with safety and legal protections, making it easier for them to buy and hold cryptocurrencies. The partner at Hashkey Capital predicts that Web3 in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, will follow a similar development pattern to the GameFi sector in Southeast Asia. While growth may be more regulated and focused on protocols and blockchain infrastructure, Asia remains an attractive market for projects developed in the US, Europe, or Australia. Despite a recent crypto exchange scandal, Hong Kong remains committed to becoming Asia’s crypto hub and has pledged to tighten its crypto regulations. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has established a task force with the police to address illicit crypto exchange activities and has updated its policies on crypto sales and requirements.

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Geography	Asia
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Sentiment	positive
Relevance Score	1
People	Christian Hui, Jupiter Zheng
Companies	JPEX, SEBA, Hashkey Capital, Axie Infinity, HashKey Group
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