Hong Kong Financial Secretary: Since October last year, 90 virtual asset-related companies have expressed interest in setting up in Hong Kong

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Sing Tao Daily, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Hui Chengyu, mentioned during a media interview while accompanying Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on a visit to three ASEAN countries that since the publication of the "Policy Declaration on the Development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong" last October, 90 mainland and overseas companies related to virtual assets have expressed their intention to settle in Hong Kong. He expressed confidence that the government's establishment of a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset service providers by mid-year will help ensure the market develops in a stable and orderly manner, and protect investors' interests.