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 <li>Hong Kong proposes tax exemptions on cryptocurrency gains for hedge funds, private equity, and institutional investors.</li>
 <li>The Hong Kong government is running a six-week consultation on the proposal to gather feedback before making a final decision.</li>
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While several countries are imposing heavy taxes on cryptocurrency gains, Hong Kong is easing the burden.
Hong Kong plans to propose a tax exemption on cryptocurrency gains for institutional investors. According to a 20-page proposal seen by the Financial Times, the exemptions would extend beyond crypto to include a variety of investment vehicles such as private equity, hedge funds, and other high-net-worth investment vehicles.
Further, the government is looking to expand the scope to include areas like private credit and carbon credits to draw attention from global players seeking to capitalize on the <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/bitwise-seeks-sec-approval-for-10-crypto-index-etf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">booming crypto sector</a>.
The proposal is currently under a six-week consultation period. During this time, stakeholders and the public can provide feedback before a final decision is made.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-global-crypto-tax-easing-trends">Global Crypto Tax Easing Trends</h3>
By easing the tax on cryptocurrency, Hong Kong joins the Asian nations, like Singapore and Taiwan, which are becoming more crypto-friendly. Also, the region aims to outpace its competitors with these attractive tax incentives to become a <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/hong-kongs-za-bank-opens-crypto-trading-for-retail-investors-in-asia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">global crypto hub</a>.
Further, this move arrives at a time when Chinese investors facing a ban on cryptocurrencies, are actively seeking alternative routes to access digital assets. Further, Hong Kong with its relatively relaxed stance on crypto regulations, could become a key gateway for these investors.
Hong Kong’s crypto-friendly stance comes as the U.S. considers easing tax burdens on digital assets under the Trump administration. As global interest in crypto grows, Hong Kong’s progressive tax policies could set a new standard for other countries to follow.
More recently, <a href="https://thenewscrypto.com/italy-government-announces-cutting-42-crypto-tax-in-nearly-half/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Italy’s government</a> has stated it is considering reducing the crypto tax rate to 28% from 42% on crypto earnings.
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