Competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong: regulating cryptocurrencies. [Blog post]

Mak, Charles Ho Wang

Abstract

The blockchain industry is undergoing tremendous development and expansion, with new applications and technology constantly appearing. In Hong Kong, blockchain-based industries and activities, such as cryptocurrencies, are gaining popularity and attention. As these industries grow, they must be governed in a manner that fosters competition and protects consumers. Competition law in Hong Kong is governed by the Competition Ordinance, which was implemented in 2015. This blogpost will examine the role of competition law in regulating Hong Kong's blockchain-based industries and activities, as well as current developments and case studies in this field. By examining the intersection of competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong, this blog post can better comprehend the potential and obstacles confronting this quickly expanding industry.

Citation

MAK, C.H.W. 2022. Competition law and blockchain in Hong Kong: regulating cryptocurrencies. [Blog post]. Posted on the Kluwer Competition Law Blog [online], 19 December 2022. Available from: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2022/12/19/competition-law-and-blockchain-in-hong-kong-regulating-cryptocurrencies/

• Digital Artefact Type: Blog Post
• Deposit Date: Jul 20, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 20, 2023
• Keywords: Blockchain; Competition law; Cryptocurrencies; Industry regulation; Hong Kong
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2015464
• External URL: https://competitionlawblog.kluwercompetitionlaw.com/2022/12/19/competition-law-and-blockchain-in-hong-kong-regulating-cryptocurrencies/