According to a press release from Hong Kong, the 11th “Hong Kong Fintech Week x StartmeupHK 2026” main forum concluded successfully on November 3rd, focusing on discussions around three growth engines: “Finance+”, “AI+”, and global expansion. Mr. Chan Ho-lim, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated that Hong Kong will establish a licensing system for virtual asset trading, custody, advisory services, and management, and will submit an amendment bill to the Legislative Council by 2026. Ms. Leung Fung-yee, Chief Executive of the Securities and Futures Commission, pointed out that tokenization must be integrated into market operations to enhance liquidity and that proportional governance should be adopted for proxy AI. Mr. Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, emphasized leveraging “Fintech 2030” to promote the responsible application of AI and tokenization by banks. Furthermore, Chief Executive John Lee pointed out that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is closely aligned with the national “15th Five-Year Plan,” providing businesses with a clear and stable business outlook. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/hong-kong-proposes-licensing-for-virtual-asset-custody-consultation-2026-amendment-71302