Bloomberg reports that HashKey, Hong Kong’s largest crypto exchange, is considering a public listing in the city as early as this year. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company has held preliminary discussions about an initial public offering (IPO), which could potentially raise up to $500 million. Final details on timing, valuation, and structure are still under deliberation, and no firm decision has been made. If the listing proceeds, it would mark a significant milestone for the digital asset sector in Hong Kong, reflecting growing institutional interest and regulatory support for cryptocurrency businesses in the region. As one of the few licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong, HashKey’s potential IPO is also being closely watched by investors as a bellwether for the industry’s development in Asia.