🧧 Hong Kong’s Crypto Investment Boom
In July 2025, Hong Kong startups raised $1.5B for crypto & blockchain — with new rules and a stablecoin issuer license boosting confidence.
Hong Kong is back in the spotlight for crypto investments.
In July 2025, fintech startups there raised over $1.5B through equity rounds linked to cryptocurrency and blockchain, reports Reuters.
💼 Who raised funds?
- OSL — digital asset brokerage
- Dmall — marketplace with its own crypto payments
- SenseTime — AI leader investing in smart contracts
📈 Confidence boost
A new stablecoin issuer license (June 2025) reassured investors.
The fintech index rose 65% in one month, outperforming the Hang Seng.
🌍 Why it matters
Hong Kong is competing with Singapore and Dubai: clear rules + operational flexibility — a gateway for global startups to test crypto models in a regulated market.
Conclusion:
Hong Kong is betting on crypto-focused fintech as a pillar of its financial future. Opportunities are growing, but so are challenges like compliance and cross-border licensing.
It will be worth watching how pilots in DeFi, stablecoins and asset tokenization evolve in 2026.