Hong Kong Launches Third Digital Bond Offering in Drive to Lead Blockchain Finance

Highlights:

• Hong Kong has expanded its digital bond program across four currencies to attract more global investors.
• Hong Kong has launched blockchain-based digital bonds to enhance transparency and boost market efficiency.
• S&P has assigned an AA+ rating to new digital notes, showing strong faith in the growing tokenized market.

Hong Kong is preparing to sell a new series of multi-currency digital bonds to expand its presence in global financial markets. The bonds will be issued in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, and offshore yuan. Sources close to the deal said the sale could be priced as early as today. This will become the third digital bond offering, so far, in the city, indicating its increased attention to blockchain finance.

Hong Kong Launches Digitally Native Bonds to Solidify Its Digital-Asset Hub Ambitions

In a landmark development, Hong Kong has rolled out multi-currency digitally native bonds, denominated in HKD, RMB, USD and EUR, and capable of being settled using tokenised central-bank-money.… pic.twitter.com/72sn91BxC3

— Times of Blockchain (@TimesOfBlockC_) November 10, 2025

Digital bonds document ownership and transactions through blockchain, which is transparent and enables quick settlement. This is the latest step that Hong Kong is taking to help increase its financial infrastructure and attract international investors. The offering is part of the wider vision of the city to be the best in digital assets. Officials have focused on digital finance as part of efforts to maintain Hong Kong’s competitive edge across Asia.

In recent years, Hong Kong has positioned itself as the top center for international bond issuance in Asia. It accounts for nearly one-third of the region’s total international bond issuances. The city’s consistent leadership in this space has supported its ambition to extend that dominance to the digital sector.

Hong Kong Launches Digital Bonds to Deepen Blockchain Integration

The latest digital bonds will use blockchain or distributed ledger technology platforms from HSBC Holdings and Goldman Sachs. These systems will enable quicker and more open dealings. Hong Kong can also consider utilizing public blockchains like Ethereum to enhance flexibility and availability.

The digital offering is a continuation of the previous tokenized bond programs offered by the city. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has already issued a tokenized green bond, which uses blockchain to increase the transparency and tracking of redemption.

Analysts note that Hong Kong faces strong competition from Singapore and Dubai, which have advanced digital asset frameworks. Citic Securities analyst Li Han said the city’s bond system still relies on traditional models that need further adjustment for tokenized securities. Even so, Hong Kong continues to push for new frameworks to close this gap.

The new offering also follows Franklin Templeton’s launch of Hong Kong’s first tokenized money market fund. The fund targets institutional investors and aims to improve efficiency through blockchain.

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Besides government efforts, local companies have played an important role. Hong Kong-based companies have already issued 6 digital notes, which have raised approximately $1 billion.

Market Confidence Grows as Institutions Back Digital Finance Shift

S&P Global Ratings awarded an AA+ rating to the proposed digital notes. Rain Yin, director at S&P, said the rating reflects confidence in the market’s structure and backup systems. She explained that any potential risks are managed through plans allowing conversion to traditional systems if disruption occurs.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has also described its Fintech 2030 roadmap to steer digital change. The plan aims at tokenization, data innovation, and artificial intelligence. It is also focused on enhancing investment and increasing the real-use cases of tokenized assets.

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According to HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue, the agency will use its Ensemble sandbox to test tokenized deposits and money market funds. He said these efforts will help demonstrate how digital finance can deliver real benefits to investors and institutions.