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Hong Kong Seeks Up to US$2.6 Billion in Record Digital Bond Sale

Hong Kong is seeking to raise as much as US$2.6 billion through a record digital bond sale, testing whether tokenised debt can move into mainstream institutional markets.

By Rebecca Hsu4 min read

Hong Kong, 24 September 2026 – Hong Kong is seeking to raise as much as US$2.6 billion through what could become the world’s largest digital bond offering, reinforcing the city’s ambition to establish itself as a global centre for tokenised securities and digital capital markets.

The proposed transaction would represent a major step up from earlier tokenised bond issuances in Hong Kong and comes as the government works to regularise digital bond sales rather than treat them as isolated pilot projects.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.