# Hong Kong has developed a relatively comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.

*web3 · news · 2026-04-18 · South China Morning Post*

## Key points

- Hong Kong is ahead of many Asian peers in tokenising financial infrastructure and exploring real-world use cases.
- Since August 2024, the HKMA has piloted tokenised deposits for digital asset settlement.
- Hong Kong issued digital green bonds three times, raising a record HK$10 billion recently.
- Project Ensemble was launched in 2024, involving BlackRock and Ant International to develop tokenised deposit applications.

**Companies:** HSBC, BlackRock, Ant International
**Countries:** Hong Kong

[Read the full story on South China Morning Post](https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3350498/hong-kong-seen-leading-asia-push-scale-stablecoins-hsbc-says)

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