从“安全闭环”到“全球活水”：香港探索虚拟资产的监管与创新

Core Insights - Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is shifting its regulatory approach for virtual assets from a "safety closed-loop" model to a more open "safety connection" model, while maintaining a 99.5% safety threshold for traditional finance [1][2][3] - The SFC's new initiatives, such as the "global order book" and "accelerator program," aim to enhance liquidity and innovation efficiency in the virtual asset market [1][3][8] Regulatory Philosophy - The SFC emphasizes the importance of the "99.5% principle," which prioritizes the stability of traditional finance over the emerging virtual asset sector [2][4] - The regulatory approach is evolving from "rule-based" to "principle-based" to better manage the risks associated with increased openness in the market [4][5] Market Connectivity - The SFC acknowledges past limitations in creating a "closed-loop" environment that restricted liquidity and competitiveness, leading to the introduction of a "global order book" to connect with international markets [3][6] - The SFC's recent circular allows authorized virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong to share a global order book with their overseas affiliates, marking a significant step towards global connectivity [3][6] Licensing and Innovation - The SFC is committed to a thorough licensing process, prioritizing quality over speed, which has led to a slower approval rate for new applications [6][8] - The SFC is also focusing on "tokenization," recognizing the slow progress in this area and emphasizing the need for market-driven innovation rather than regulatory imposition [7][8] Future Strategies - The SFC has outlined three key accelerators: expediting license issuance, launching an accelerator program to bridge regulatory and market needs, and leveraging regulatory technology to mitigate risks [8] - The SFC aims to complete its "ASPIre" roadmap, which includes expanding regulations to cover virtual asset derivatives and lending, ensuring comprehensive oversight of the ecosystem [8]