Cryptocurrency specialists have hailed the recent partnership between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) on digital currency regulation and fintech advancement as a significant shift in the industry.
In an interview with Benzinga, industry veterans expressed that this collaboration indicates a growing recognition among regulators of the potential advantages of digital currencies. They are now more willing to engage with industry stakeholders to establish a regulatory structure that encourages innovation and expansion in this burgeoning market.
Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, co-founder of Islamic Coin, stated that this joint effort by two leading global financial hubs to enhance and secure the cryptocurrency market signifies a promising and significant future for the sector. He also noted that this is a substantial stride towards encouraging cryptocurrency acceptance and securing a first-mover advantage for both nations.
Ilman Shazhaev, a tech entrepreneur based in Dubai and the founder & CEO of Farcana, pointed out that the agreement between the central banks of Hong Kong and the UAE to jointly regulate the digital currency ecosystem has elevated the crypto regulatory landscape to a new level. He believes that the combined regulatory strategies can further stimulate the growth of the budding industry and attract investors to both regions.
Shazhaev also suggested that this move demonstrates that global regulators are keeping an eye on the industry and are dedicated to facilitating institutional adoption. He anticipates more countries to follow suit in the medium to long term.
The collaboration details include:
- The HKMA and CBUAE will jointly develop a standard framework for cryptocurrency regulation.
- Both central banks will exchange information and best practices on fintech.
- The partnership is anticipated to foster innovation and expansion in the global cryptocurrency industry.
Greg Waisman, co-founder and COO of the global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo, stated that the agreement sets a positive example for the industry, demonstrating that cryptocurrency principles are universal and can be uniformly regulated.
Didar Bekbauov, Founder and CEO of Bitcoin group mining company Xive, noted that the regulatory partnership is a unique instance, as both Hong Kong and the UAE are forward-thinking regarding cryptocurrency regulations.
