内地企业赴港RWA“急冻”，咨询量大跌超九成

Core Viewpoint - The recent regulatory ban on RWA (Real World Assets) has led to a significant downturn in the market, with a drastic drop in business inquiries and project progress from mainland companies to Hong Kong [3][14]. Regulatory Actions - Seven financial associations in China have jointly issued a risk warning prohibiting member units from participating in the issuance and trading of virtual currencies and RWA tokens within the country [5][6]. - This is the first time RWA has been explicitly mentioned and classified by official entities, signaling a strong regulatory stance against virtual currency-related illegal activities [6][8]. Market Impact - The business inquiries from mainland companies regarding RWA projects have plummeted by over 90% in the past two months, with many ongoing projects being put on hold [3][14]. - Companies involved in RWA concepts, such as Langxin Group and Xiexin Energy, have seen their stock prices drop significantly, with some experiencing a decline of nearly 50% from their peak [3][21]. Risk Factors - The risk warning highlights multiple risks associated with RWA tokenization, including false asset risks, operational failure risks, and speculative trading risks, with no RWA tokenization activities currently approved by Chinese financial authorities [7][13]. - The regulatory framework is expanding to cover the entire ecosystem of service providers involved in RWA, not just the project initiators, which lowers the threshold for accountability [6][7]. Industry Trends - Despite the regulatory crackdown, RWA had gained traction in Hong Kong, with over 13 institutions exploring RWA projects in the past two years, covering various underlying assets [9][10]. - The high costs associated with issuing RWA projects in Hong Kong, typically starting at around 2.5 million HKD, have also deterred companies from pursuing these initiatives [10][18]. Future Directions - Some companies are shifting their focus from RWA to RDA (Real Data Assets), a new digital asset form proposed by the Shanghai Data Exchange, which aims to bind data elements with real assets [19]. - The market sentiment has turned cautious, with companies now adopting a more reserved approach to RWA, often stating they have not yet engaged in related business activities [20].