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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has presented a proposed regulatory update, termed CRP-1, aimed at simplifying the way banks interact with digital assets. This preliminary framework provides guidelines on how lending institutions can categorize crypto tokens under the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) guidelines, which are expected to be implemented in early 2026.
The existing Basel regulations mandate that banks must allocate one dollar of capital for each dollar’s worth of exposure to volatile cryptocurrencies, a requirement perceived by many as excessively restrictive. CRP-1 seeks to allow certain cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), to be eligible for less stringent capital requirements. This adjustment would enable banks to increase their involvement in the crypto market without needing to reserve such a significant amount of capital.
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