Just 47% of retail crypto investors in Hong Kong are aware of the Virtual Asset Trading Platform Regulatory Regime, a legislation which went into effect this June to protect the interest of retail investors in digital assets in the region. According to a report by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC) of Hong Kong, nearly 25% of Hong Kong adults ages 18 to 29 have invested in crypto within the past year, three times the demographic average and a significant increase over 2019. However, despite the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, most Hong Kong residents still prefer traditional investment options such as stocks, mutual funds, and bonds. The primary goal of investing in crypto for the majority of respondents was for short-term profits and fear of missing out. The IFEC emphasized the importance of understanding the risks and aligning investment choices with financial goals and risk tolerance. Experts also advised virtual asset investors to think more deliberately, build financial literacy, and gather high-quality market information to avoid irrational investment behavior and biases. Hong Kong legalized retail crypto trading for licensed exchanges in June, but this move has been met with mixed results. During this time, the region also faced the unraveling of the largest Ponzi scheme in its history, involving the JPEX crypto exchange scandal.

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People	Eric Chui, Dora Li
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