# HKT to participate in GenA.I. Sandbox++ to develop AI Agent identity verification

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/hkt-to-participate-in-gena-i-sandbox-to-develop-ai-agent-identity-verification
- Published: 2026-08-27T17:15:00+07:00
- Author: Media OutReach

HONG KONG SAR – [Media OutReach Newswire](https://www.media-outreach.com/) – 27 
August 2026 – HKT (SEHK: 6823) – HKT Payment Limited^([1]), HKT’s financial services
arm, has been selected by Hong Kong’s financial regulators to participate in the
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Sandbox++ initiative and conduct a 
pilot trial on registration and verification for AI agent-initiated payment flows,
helping to advance responsible innovation in Hong Kong’s financial sector.

 As AI agents rapidly gain traction in financial services, they are becoming capable
of initiating payments, wallet top-ups, peer-to-peer transfers, and cross-institution
transactions on behalf of users. Yet, current Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know 
Your Business (KYB) frameworks were not designed to address the verification of 
AI agents or determine who is ultimately responsible for their actions.

 In collaboration with Red Date Technology, a provider of decentralised technology
and digital infrastructure, HKT will develop an “Agentic ID” framework built on 
Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs). Under this framework,
each AI agent will be bound to a verified individual or enterprise principal, providing
a more secured and standardised way to register and verify AI agents acting on behalf
of individuals and enterprises.

 Designed to strengthen security and governance, the “Agentic ID” framework aims
to enhance identity verification, help mitigate the risk of impersonation or unauthorised
actions, and establish a clearer audit trail for AI-driven transactions. It also
leverages the zero-knowledge proof technology, which enables data to be verified
and used without being revealed, giving users full ownership and control over their
private information.

 Monita Leung, CEO, Digital Ventures, HKT, said, “As the adoption of AI agents in
payments and financial services is accelerating, robust safeguards are critical 
to maintaining trust, security and accountability. Through participating in the 
GenA.I. Sandbox++ initiative, we are committed to supporting the development of 
practical solutions for the responsible use of AI in digital finance. We believe
this project will contribute to Hong Kong’s vision in establishing a resilient and
future-ready fintech hub, as well as advancing the broader ‘AI+’ initiative.”

 Launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Securities and Futures Commission,
the Insurance Authority and the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority in collaboration
with Cyberport, the Gen A.I. Sandbox++ initiative promotes cross-sector collaboration
and the responsible adoption of AI across Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem.

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 [1] HKT Payment Limited (Stored Value Facilities Licence Number: SVF0002)

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#### About HKT

HKT is a technology, media, and telecommunications leader with more than 150 years
of history in Hong Kong. As the city’s true 5G provider, HKT connects businesses
and people locally and globally. Our end-to-end enterprise solutions make us a market-
leading digital transformation partner of choice for businesses, whereas our comprehensive
connectivity and smart living offerings enrich people’s lives and cater for their
diverse needs for work, entertainment, education, well-being, and even a sustainable
low-carbon lifestyle. Together with our digital ventures which support digital economy
development and help connect Hong Kong to the world as an international financial
centre, HKT endeavours to contribute to smart city development and help our community
tech forward.

 For more information, please visit www.hkt.com. 
 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/
hkt

 Issued by HKT Limited. 
 HKT Limited is a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands
with limited liability.

#### About Red Date Technology

Red Date Technology is a leading Hong Kong-headquartered technology provider specialising
in blockchain infrastructure, decentralised identity solutions, and next-generation
financial technology. The company’s Agentic ID framework and Unified Agentic Payment
Gateway represent its latest innovation in enabling trustworthy AI agent transactions
within regulated financial ecosystems.

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