Hong Kong Station Forum Focuses on New Digital Asset Policies to Discuss Financial Innovation and Regulatory Balance

On July 3, 2025, a forum focused on Hong Kong's new policies regarding digital assets was held in Causeway Bay. The event attracted many participants from politics, finance, and technology to explore the potential opportunities for the integration of traditional finance and decentralized finance, as well as to pay attention to the digital development of real-world assets (RWA).

The event discussed the latest digital asset policy framework implemented in Hong Kong, exploring how to pave the way for financial innovation while balancing compliance and technological development, enhancing Hong Kong's position as a global asset tokenization center. A member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council's Web3 and Virtual Asset Development Subcommittee stated in his speech that the SAR government is accelerating the advancement of related policies and actively attracting international funds and innovative platforms through improved regulatory and fintech infrastructure. He emphasized that "compliance as the foundation and innovation as the driving force" will be the core policy for Hong Kong's future development in Web3.

During the roundtable forum, representatives from several well-known institutions discussed the role and limitations of stablecoins in promoting the liquidity of RWA, pointing out that the technological integration and regulatory uncertainty faced by traditional institutions remain major challenges. Participants unanimously agreed that the price stability of stablecoins could serve as the foundation for cross-market transactions of RWA, but to attract more participation from traditional finance, unified technical standards and clear regulatory pathways are still needed.

During the forum, the organizers announced the official launch of the "RWA Bridge Program", which aims to build a bridge between traditional finance and Web3, assisting financial institutions in entering the world of on-chain assets. The program will provide funding, technical tools, and compliance guidance to startup projects, facilitate asset tokenization, and promote the practical application of RWA categories such as private credit, US Treasury bonds, and alternative assets.

A co-founder of a blockchain infrastructure company stated that they will continue to invest in building the connection between traditional assets and blockchain networks. The RWA asset management system developed by the company has served multiple international institutions and has engaged in communication with the U.S. SEC's Crypto Task Force to promote the compliant development of digital assets and RWA. The company also plans to launch an institutional-grade RWA trading platform in Hong Kong, with its infrastructure already in use in collaboration with several well-known financial institutions. In addition, they will participate in the upcoming "digital asset regulatory sandbox" pilot program to assist the local ecosystem in aligning with international standards, further solidifying Hong Kong's leading position in the RWA field.

The Hong Kong event attracted over 300 industry representatives, leading to several potential cooperation intentions on site. With the comprehensive promotion of the new digital asset policy in Hong Kong, industry insiders stated that they will join hands with more industry partners to accelerate the integration of traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, helping Hong Kong seize a high ground in the global Web3 competition.