[Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and UAE Securities and Commodities Authority Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Cross-Border Digital Asset Cooperation and Create a New Milestone] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Securities and Commodities Authority today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cross-border regulatory cooperation on matters related to digital assets. This landmark MoU is the first agreement signed between the SFC and an overseas regulatory authority concerning the regulation of entities involved in digital assets. The MoU establishes a framework for strengthened regulatory collaboration, including mutual consultation and information exchange regarding the regulation of cross-border digital asset entities, fully reflecting the SFC's commitment to promoting international cooperation under its ASPIRe roadmap.