Regulating Decentralised Finance and Information Disclosure in Initial Coin Offerings

This article analyses the recent development of law and practice of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in Hong Kong, focusing on decentralised finance (DeFi) and information disclosure. We argue that Hong Kong should learn from overseas experiences to regulate DeFi, and enhance the information disclosure levels of ICO white papers.

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Durham Research Online (Durham University)
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2025-04-30
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Global Financial Regulation and Crises
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Regulating Decentralised Finance and Information Disclosure in Initial Coin Offerings

Durham Research Online (Durham University)
Global Financial Regulation and Crises
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Regulating Decentralised Finance and Information Disclosure in Initial Coin Offerings

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Abstract

This article analyses the recent development of law and practice of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in Hong Kong, focusing on decentralised finance (DeFi) and information disclosure. We argue that Hong Kong should learn from overseas experiences to regulate DeFi, and enhance the information disclosure levels of ICO white papers.

Durham Research Online (Durham University)
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