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HKEX to launch HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) today announced the launch of the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series, offering a reliable benchmark for a fast-emerging asset class that supports Hong Kong’s development as Asia’s leading digital assets hub.

The Index Series, which will go live on 15 November 2024, provides investors with transparent and reliable benchmarks for Bitcoin and Ether pricing in the Asian time zone. It seeks to provide a single reference price for virtual assets, where these assets are often traded at different prices across global exchanges.

HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said:

“We are delighted to introduce the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series to meet the region’s growing demand for this fast-emerging asset class. By offering transparent and reliable…
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