The financial markets regulator of Hong Kong has planned to permit derivatives trading for professional investors. The step has been taken to expand product offerings in the asset class and boost the global competitiveness of the city. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has so far mentioned that its main
Crypto regulation took a front seat among countries across the globe after the re-election of Donald Trump as the US president. Stablecoin regulation is already witnessing a clear progression in the US and other countries. As per the latest reports, Hong Kong’s regulator released a crypto staking guidance for licensed
After a brief silence, the Asian crypto markets have once again sprung up into action. The Hong Kong ConsenSys 2025 is off to a great start as per reports. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin Tech Carnival drew much attention with intriguing updates about the web3 sector. The overall crypto market, on the
According to an exclusive report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong is considering involving the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) in regulating over-the-counter (OTC) virtual asset trading services. This initiative comes as the city grapples with the challenges of managing
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) license to Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange Limited (HKDAEx) on August 27, regardless of passing the official deadline for applications on May 31, 2024. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) introduced a new licensing framework
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has identified various shortcomings among crypto firms seeking full licenses. These findings emerged as the SFC intensified its scrutiny of virtual asset trading platforms under its new regulatory framework, which came into effect in 2024. The SFC recently revealed that some crypto entities
HashKey Capital, a prominent player based in Hong Kong in virtual asset management, has secured a Type 4 license from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This license, identified as BOP237, distinguishes HashKey Capital as a pioneering licensed corporation capable of offering both securities and virtual asset management and advisory
SEBA Bank AG, a cryptocurrency bank located in Switzerland, said that its Hong Kong branch, SEBA Hong Kong, has been granted a digital asset license by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). With this license, the SEBA Group has taken the first step towards realizing its strategic goals
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has said that it would revise its regulations concerning the sales and requisite of virtual currencies amid current market trends and demands from the industry. The SFC said on October 20 that under the new regulations, only institutional investors would be authorized
HashKey Exchange is the first cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong to get a license to operate for retail clients under the region’s new crypto guidelines, which are designed to turn Hong Kong into a global cryptocurrency center. HashKey Group, which includes virtual asset exchange HashKey Exchange in Hong Kong, made
