ChainCatcher news, according to Wen Wei Po, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently made it clear that Security Token Offerings (STO) and Real World Asset (RWA) investments may be open to retail investors, further expanding the virtual asset market and attracting more funds and fintech talent to Hong Kong. The government successfully issued HKD 800 million in tokenized green bonds last February, which is a typical example of an RWA tokenization project.It is reported that last November, the Hong Kong SFC released the "Circular on Recognized Investment Products," which outlined the requirements for the SFC to consider allowing the tokenization of investment products authorized for public sale in Hong Kong under Part IV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance. In addition to tokenized securities, the SFC has taken steps to recognize tokenized investment products. In fact, as early as last September, Taiji Capital launched the PRINCE Token, which is Hong Kong's first real estate fund STO aimed at professional investors. This STO is the first fund tokenization fundraising model approved by the SFC.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, Woo X announced that it has become the first cryptocurrency exchange to offer tokenized exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds for retail customers. Its new product RWA Earn Vaults, developed in collaboration with OpenTrade, provides users with the opportunity to earn interest on accounts backed by U.S. Treasury bonds. This product bridges the gap between traditional financial securities and cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, VanEck CEO Jan van Eck stated: "The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF primarily attracts retail investors, which surprises me, but I believe this is not yet driven by traditional investors. I still think that 90% of the funds flowing into the Bitcoin spot ETF come from retail investors."

ChainCatcher news, institutional-level virtual asset management company HashKey Capital officially announced that it has obtained an exemption from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regarding the qualified investor clause in its existing Asset Management (Type 9) license for HashKey Capital Limited.As one of the first virtual asset management companies to receive this license upgrade, HashKey Capital Limited will be able to offer retail investors fund products related to virtual assets in the future (specific products are subject to final approval by the SFC).Deng Chao, Head of HashKey Singapore and CEO of HashKey Capital, stated: "This license upgrade demonstrates our firm commitment to regulatory compliance and protecting investor rights. It not only reflects our leading role in the industry but also provides retail investors with an entry point to participate in capturing high-growth opportunities in the virtual asset market through a professional, trustworthy, and regulated platform."In addition, this license upgrade will bring new product categories to HashKey Capital, opening up new markets and opportunities, while also allowing it to reach a broader range of investors and expand its influence in the virtual asset management field. This aligns with HashKey Capital's strategic vision of providing diversified investment solutions to adapt to the evolving virtual asset market.Previously, on April 6, HashKey Capital announced a strategic partnership with Bosera International aimed at driving innovation and promoting industry growth. With the recent license upgrade, this collaboration is expected to pave the way for both parties to jointly explore innovative fund products, including spot ETFs, and bring new investment opportunities to retail investors.