Hong Kong is going all-in on Web3. After two successful tokenised green bond issuances, the city-state is preparing to roll out its third tokenised government bond — now with a stamp duty exemption for tokenised ETFs.
This strategic move aims to solidify Hong Kong’s position as a global digital asset hub. At the same time, the city is actively exploring tokenisation of real-world assets like precious metals, non-ferrous metals, and solar panels.
The journey began in 2021 with “Project Genesis,” a proof-of-concept initiative with the Bank of International Settlements to explore tokenised green bonds.
These initiatives laid the foundation for Hong Kong’s third issuance, which now takes the vision further with tax exemptions and real asset expansion.
This will enable fractional ownership and 24/7 access to traditionally illiquid asset classes, opening new doors for global investors.
With tax incentives and an expanding scope of tokenized offerings, Hong Kong is setting the stage for the next phase of digital finance. However, its success will depend on how well it aligns with international regulations and scales secure blockchain infrastructure for global adoption.
A tokenized government bond is a digital representation of a traditional sovereign bond issued on a blockchain. Each token represents fractional ownership of the bond. Smart contracts automate processes like issuance, interest payments, and redemption, enhancing liquidity, transparency, and efficiency by reducing intermediaries and enabling 24/7 trading.
Hong Kong must navigate challenges such as integrating blockchain infrastructure with traditional financial systems, ensuring blockchain platforms are resilient, scalable, and cross-chain compatible, and addressing regulatory complexities related to investor protection, KYC/AML compliance, and risk management in the evolving digital asset space.
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