Hong Kong’s embrace of the cryptocurrency industry has not led to complete deregulation, with the government’s regulatory steps being crucial. High-risk assets, particularly meme coins, are known for creating deceptive narratives that may result in their value plummeting to zero over time.
Hong Kong’s Stance on Risky Crypto Investments
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a public warning about the risks associated with certain crypto assets, specifically targeting popular meme coins like Floki and TokenFi. These assets, offering staking services with claimed annual returns between 30% to 100%, lack the necessary authorization for sale in Hong Kong.
Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) exceeding 30% are naturally met with skepticism. The SFC’s caution towards such high APYs, ranging from 30% to 100%, is deemed reasonable, especially considering past interest in similarly high-return offerings from stablecoins like UST.
The SFC has expressed doubts about the ability of the management teams behind Floki and TokenFi to deliver on their promised high returns. Although the Floki team has indicated a willingness to address these concerns, their response has been criticized for lacking seriousness.
Floki’s launch of their TokenFi project, purported to revolutionize the Real World Asset (RWA) field, has raised further suspicions. Comparing their RWA solution to those developed by larger, more established technical teams, the difference in credibility is stark. Given Floki’s nonchalant response to regulatory warnings, investors are advised to exercise caution with such altcoins that have a history of crashing to zero in the crypto markets.