Hong Kong plans to adopt the strict Basel international banking standards for crypto by January 2026 The rules force banks to hold $1 in capital for every $1 of exposure to volatile assets like Bitcoin This move is a strategic bid to attract large institutions and become the world’s top crypto hub Hong Kong’s banking authority, the HKMA, has laid out plans to adopt the world’s strictest crypto banking standards . It’s a strategic move designed to attract major financial institutions by making the city a global hub for regulated digital assets. The new rules, based on the Basel framework, are set to be implemented as early as January 2026. What the Basel Crypto Regulations Entail The Basel crypto regulations are a new set of international rules for how banks must handle digital assets. The framework is known for its strict, safety-first approach. In simple terms, it forces banks to hold $1 of their own money for every $1 of a customer’s volatile crypto (like Bitcoin) they hold. It’s an expensive requirement, but it’s meant to keep the banking system safe. The rules are, however, much friendlier to regulated, asset-backed instruments like stablecoins and … The post Hong Kong Goes All-In on Big Money Crypto with Strict Basel Rules From 2026 appeared first on Coin Edition .
