{"id":50757,"date":"2025-09-11T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=50757"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:30:02","slug":"hong-kong-proposes-relaxing-capital-rules-for-banks-holding-crypto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/hong-kong-proposes-relaxing-capital-rules-for-banks-holding-crypto\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Proposes Relaxing Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hong Kong<\/strong> is taking a new step to accelerate the integration of crypto assets into its financial system. According to local media reports, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (<strong>HKMA<\/strong>) has released a draft guideline proposing softer capital requirements for banks holding certain crypto assets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/hong-kong-proposes-relaxing-capital-rules-for-banks-holding-crypto\/#Alignment_with_Basel_Standards\" title=\"Alignment with Basel Standards\">Alignment with Basel Standards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/hong-kong-proposes-relaxing-capital-rules-for-banks-holding-crypto\/#A_More_Flexible_Approach\" title=\"A More Flexible Approach\">A More Flexible Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/hong-kong-proposes-relaxing-capital-rules-for-banks-holding-crypto\/#Regional_Differences\" title=\"Regional Differences\">Regional Differences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"476\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alignment_with_Basel_Standards\"><\/span>Alignment with Basel Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"821\">As reported by financial news outlet <em data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"523\">Caixin<\/em>, the HKMA on Monday published a consultation paper introducing the CRP-1 supervisory policy module. This framework outlines how the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision\u2019s global capital standards will be applied in Hong Kong. The international rules are scheduled to take effect in early 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"853\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_More_Flexible_Approach\"><\/span>A More Flexible Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"883\">Under the draft guideline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"947\">Crypto assets built on permissionless blockchain networks,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1035\">Provided their issuers implement effective risk management and mitigation measures,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1082\">may qualify for lower capital requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1187\">This move is seen as part of Hong Kong\u2019s broader strategy to position itself as a leading crypto hub.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Differences\"><\/span>Regional Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Hong Kong has been rolling out licensing frameworks for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers, mainland China continues to maintain its ban on crypto trading and mining.<\/p>\n<p>In August, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) also required licensed crypto platforms to implement stronger custody measures to safeguard client assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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