HKEX is launching a regulated virtual asset index for Bitcoin and Ethereum to provide a unified benchmark for Asia.The Virtual Asset Index Series, managed by HKEX and UK data supplier CCData, aims to solve price differences across worldwide exchanges.By following the Benchmark Regulation of the EU, Hong Kong aligns with global standards for digital assets.Futu Securities, the first Hong Kong broker offering direct Bitcoin trading, provides incentives like shares and vouchers for new investors.