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Hong Kong SFC to Issue More Crypto Licenses by Year-End

Hong Kong SFC to Issue More Crypto Licenses by Year-End

Key Takeaways The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is preparing to grant additional licenses to cryptocurrency businesses by the close of 2024, according to an October 7 report from local news outlet Hong Kong 01. This comes after…

Crypto Exchanges Exit Hong Kong as SFC Tightens Grip

Crypto Exchanges Exit Hong Kong as SFC Tightens Grip

Key Takeaways Global cryptocurrency exchanges are exiting Hong Kong owing to the stringent regulatory requirements set by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). As of June 1, operating an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) in Hong Kong is a…

Hong Kong Securities Officials Call for Crypto Self-Regulation

Hong Kong Securities Officials Call for Crypto Self Regulation

Key Takeaways The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) is calling for independent self-regulatory organizations (SROs) to oversee the crypto industry, arguing that the current system is tilted too heavily towards supervision and stifles innovation. “The Hong Kong…

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