Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.
Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1
The Securities and Futures Commission’s guidelines explicitly ban crypto gifts to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops.
HashKey launches wealth management service citing ‘significant’ demand
Hong Kong’s HashKey recently received a number of licenses from local regulators, allowing it to expand its range of products and services.
Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
If DeFi activity falls within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, it will be subject to the same regulatory requirements as traditional financial activity, says SFC official.
Over 80 crypto firms eyeing presence in Hong Kong: Financial Secretary
Since October, more than 80 virtual asset companies have expressed interest in establishing in the city, while 23 have indicated actual plans of doing so.
Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein
The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission warn of nonfungible token risks
The regulatory agency’s main concern was the rise of unregulated collective investment schemes in NFTs.
Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong’s government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency trading firms operating within the city jurisdiction.
How OSL Became the First Crypto Exchange to Win Over Hong Kong Regulators
Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval
OSL Digital Securities was the first crypto exchange to apply for the SFC’s opt-in license last November.
Tencent to Build Virtual Bank After Hong Kong Regulator Approves License
Tencent received the green light from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to build a blockchain-based virtual bank.
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Crypto Traders Like Brokers Under New Rules
New rules from Hong Kong’s securities watchdog treat cryptocurrency trading platforms like traditional brokers if they offer security tokens.
Only 1 Crypto Fund Has Passed Hong Kong’s SFC Regulatory Hurdles in First Year
Only one financial fund has passed Hong Kong’s framework for digital asset investments.
Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in “virtual assets.”
Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.
Many ICOs May Be Frauds, Says Hong Kong Securities Watchdog
The deputy head of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has taken a skeptical tone in statements on initial coin offerings.