Hong Kong Details 2026 Rules Letting Insurers Allocate Capital to Crypto and Stablecoins
Hong Kong plans to introduce explicit rules allowing insurance companies to invest in cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and digital infrastructure, with the Insurance Authority proposing a 100 per cent risk charge on volatile tokens. A public consultation on the framework is scheduled from February to April 2026, and even limited allocations from the sector's HK$635 billion in 2024 gross premiums could significantly increase liquidity in digital asset markets.