HK Web3 Festival Fireside Chat on 【Challenges and Opportunities on Regulatory Changes and Development on Virtual Assets in 2026】
Organizers:
Asia Family Office Foundation (AFOF)
Ernst & Young (EY)
Supporting Organization (in alphabetical order):
Famille Trust, Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS)
Venue: Ernst & Young Office (22/F Citic Tower, 1 Tim Mei Avenue, Admiralty, Hong Kong)
Description
In 2026, regulatory changes in virtual assets present both formidable challenges and significant opportunities. Diverging rules across jurisdictions—despite China and Hong Kong’s recent moves toward clarity—create risks of fragmentation, arbitrage, and costly compliance burdens, especially for startups.
Also, the emerging AEOI regimes - CARF and CRS 2.0 work across borders that is applicable to Virtual Assets classes, of which brings different financial and tax landscape to rethink.
Yet these developments open doors for stronger investor trust, institutional adoption, and integration with traditional finance. Stricter licensing and supervision raise barriers to entry but also enhance market integrity, consumer protection, and resilience. Stablecoins and CBDCs pose systemic risks but promise efficiency in payments and inclusion. Meanwhile, activity‑based regulation of DeFi and DAOs tests the limits of oversight, while sandboxes and talent competition fuel innovation. The challenge is balancing enforcement with flexibility—the opportunity lies in shaping a trusted, competitive global ecosystem.
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