As digital finance grows, so does the need for secure systems to protect asset
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) will launch the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series on November 15, the first in Asia to comply with the European Union‘s Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). This launch reflects Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global digital finance leader and underscores HKEXs commitment to international standards, which aim to attract institutional investors.
In collaboration with UK-based benchmark administrator CCData, the new index series will begin with transparent benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether, the largest cryptocurrencies by market value. CCData‘s expertise in virtual asset data and indexing supports HKEX’s goals of building secure, regulated digital finance solutions. By aligning with EU standards, HKEX aims to add credibility to the virtual asset space, a rapidly growing sector in the Asia-Pacific region.