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🛡️ Hong Kong is preparing a massive shift to allow insurance funds
to flow into the digital asset market.

The Proposal: New rules will allow insurers to invest in Crypto and Infrastructure (like the Northern Metropolis).The Risk Rules:Crypto (BTC/ETH): 100% risk weight (strict capital backing required).Stablecoins: Risk weight tied to their fiat peg (much more attractive for big funds).Timeline: Public consultation from Feb–April 2026, followed by legislation.

This unlocks billions in "Institutional Liquidity,"
potentially fueling a massive 2026 rally as insurance giants finally get their green light.
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Hong Kong topped multiple global rankings in 2025—here’s where the city is No 1

From economic freedom to world-class hotels, Hong Kong collected a remarkable set of global No 1 rankings this year

In a year marked by economic recalibration and shifting global hierarchies, Hong Kong did something quietly impressive: it kept winning. Across a range of international indices released in 2025, the city surfaced repeatedly at or near the top—sometimes as the world’s best, sometimes as Asia’s strongest, and often as a leader in the sub-categories that shape how cities actually function.

These rankings, drawn from economics, talent, digital readiness, competitiveness and lifestyle, suggest a more nuanced story than simple comeback narratives. Hong Kong’s strength in 2025 lay not in dominance across every metric, but in consistency across the fundamentals: openness, internationalism, talent depth and institutional efficiency.

Here’s what the city topped—and what those wins reveal.

In case you missed it: New passport rankings are in: the US ties Malaysia at 12th place

The world’s freest economy

Hong Kong reclaimed the No. 1 position in the Economic Freedom of the World 2025 annual report by the Fraser Institute, ranking first overall among more than 160 jurisdictions. The index measures government size, legal systems and property rights, sound money, freedom to trade internationally and regulation.

Hong Kong’s strongest performance came in international trade freedom, reflecting its long-standing role as a friction-light conduit for global commerce. For multinational companies, family offices and financial institutions operating across borders, the ranking reinforces a familiar truth: despite a changing geopolitical landscape, Hong Kong’s economic architecture remains designed for speed, clarity and cross-border flow.

A new benchmark arrived in 2025 with the inaugural Asian Cities Internationality Index, developed by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Ipsos. Hong Kong emerged as Asia’s most international city, edging out Singapore. The index frames “internationality” as a combination of business integration, quality of life, connectivity, human capital diversity and governance—essentially measuring how well a city functions as a true regional crossroads, assessing such factors as global mobility, economic integration, corporate presence and cultural openness.

What distinguished Hong Kong was density rather than scale: a highly international workforce, a concentration of multinational headquarters and a city culture where global languages, cuisines and professional networks intersect daily. The ranking formalised what residents experience instinctively—Hong Kong’s internationalism is not curated for visitors; it is operational.
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Regulators received 36 applications for stablecoin licenses by September 2025.
Christopher Hui confirmed that the first approvals are expected in early 2026.
Priority is given to strong reserve management and anti-money laundering compliance standards.
A new framework for the custody of virtual assets will be implemented in 2026.
Hong Kong received 36 applications for stablecoin issuance licenses, indicating strong early demand ahead of the new regulatory regime. Officials stated that the first approvals could be issued early next year, as regulators proceed cautiously to balance innovation with financial stability. This update came from the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, during his remarks this week as Hong Kong moves forward with one of the most detailed stablecoin regulatory frameworks in Asia.

A Hong Kong lawmaker is calling for stronger support and clearer policies to accelerate the development of Web3, blockchain, and emerging technologies in the city. The move aims to reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a global tech and financial innovation hub.

🔹 Advocacy for progressive Web3 regulations
🔹 Focus on blockchain, digital assets, and innovation
🔹 Strengthening Hong Kong’s global competitiveness

The push signals growing government interest in shaping the future of decentralized technologies....

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