Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Face New Reporting Rules

TLDR Hong Kong passed new crypto tax reporting legislation on November 4, 2026. Covered crypto exchanges and brokers must begin collecting customer transaction information in January 2027. Hong Kong will begin exchanging crypto tax information with participating overseas authorities in 2028. The rules require providers to record customer identities, tax residency, crypto trades and wallet transfers. The legislation adopts the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework to support international tax reporting. Hong Kong lawmakers passed a crypto tax reporting law on November 4, requiring covered exchanges and brokers to collect customer transaction records from January 2027.