Source: InvestHKExploring deeper fintech revenue streamsThe expansive growth of Hong Kong’s Web3 industry is attributed to proactive government policies and an active licensing regime for crypto exchanges or virtual asset trading platforms.“The revenue for the Hong Kong fintech market is projected to reach US$606 billion by 2032, with an anticipated annual growth rate of 28.5% from 2024 to 2032,” the report stated.
InvestHK, along with other Hong Kong authorities, surveyed 130 fintech companies operating in Hong Kong and identified talent shortage as the top concern in the region, cited by 58.8% of respondents, followed by access to capital (43.9%). Related: Coinbase to add 1,000 more US jobs in 2025, thanks to Trump — Brian ArmstrongAddressing these hurdles will be critical to sustaining Hong Kong’s momentum to become the top financial hub.
Hong Kong is home to over 1,100 fintech companies, which include 175 blockchain application or software firms and 111 digital asset and cryptocurrency companies, marking a 250% and 30% increase, respectively, since 2022, according to the Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem report by InvestHK, a government department overseeing Foreign Direct Investments.
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