证监会已为虚拟资产交易平台制定新的托管标准，为即将推出的独立托管机构牌照制度奠定基础，并加强香港打造安全数字资产枢纽的目标。
The provided evidence strongly supports the statement. Multiple sources from 2023 (Reed Smith, Skadden) confirm that the Hong Kong SFC introduced a new, tightened regulatory and licensing regime for virtual asset platforms. A central part of these new regulations are requirements for the safe custody of client assets. Another source (Regulation Tomorrow) even describes the current custody requirements as 'rigid,' which is synonymous with 'strict.' The evidence consistently points to the SFC establishing formal, stricter rules for custody as part of its new licensing framework.
香港证券及期货事务监察委员会(证监会)针对持牌虚拟资产交易平台推出更严格的托管要求，以应对海外交易所网络安全事件增加和资产损失问题。新标准包括强大的冷钱包系统、第三方钱包监督、严格的私钥控制、气隙硬件、地址白名单、独立审计以及防止盲签的员工培训。这些措施即时生效，同时将构成即将推出的独立虚拟资产托管机构牌照制度的基准。此项公告紧随立法会通过稳定币牌照框架，要求法定货币挂钩稳定币发行人须获得香港金融管理局(金管局)牌照。渣打银行和Animoca Brands已成立合资企业Anchorpoint，寻求在此制度下获得稳定币牌照。证监会将推出相关立法，包含加速审批条款和更高收费。公众咨询将于2025年8月29日结束。