HKMA and CBUAE Collab on Virtual Assets: Boosting Fintech and Challenging US Hegemony

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) collaborate on virtual asset regulations and developments, aiming to strengthen cooperation, promote fintech initiatives, and improve cross-border trade settlement. This partnership coincides with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission allowing virtual asset service providers to cater to retail investors.