Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble sandbox ready to test asset tokenization
[Aug 28 4:38 PM] The HKMA’s project is gearing up for more testing after successful initial trials.
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Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report
[Aug 26 7:06 AM] Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has found "unsatisfactory practices" at "some" of the cryptocurrency exchanges seeking a full license from it after conducting on-site inspections, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing people…
Hong Kong targets noncompliant crypto exchanges in licensing push
[Aug 22 12:25 PM] Hong Kong’s SFC finds deficiencies in some “deemed-to-be-licensed” crypto exchanges, risking their licensing status amid tightened regulations.
Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report
[Aug 2 8:41 AM] For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."
Hong Kong’s Largest Online Broker Launches Retail Crypto Trading for 22 Million Users
[Aug 2 6:30 AM] Futu Securities International, Hong Kong’s largest online broker with 21.64 million users, has launched retail cryptocurrency trading. Hong Kong residents can now trade bitcoin and ether in either Hong Kong or U.S. dollars directly through…
Hong Kong Regulator Warns Against Proxinex for Suspected Virtual Asset Fraud
[Jul 30 7:30 AM] The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding Proxinex, an entity suspected of virtual asset-related fraud. Investors have encountered issues withdrawing virtual assets from Proxinex, later being…
HK bank supports nation's regulatory goals with reserve services
[Jul 19 2:03 AM] This development aligns with the city’s regulatory goals and represents a forward-thinking approach to integrating traditional banking with cutting-edge financial technologies.
Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
[May 29 6:15 PM] The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is…
Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline
[May 28 11:57 PM] A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline.
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
[May 28 4:58 AM] Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday.
Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application
[May 24 6:42 AM] The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.
Hong Kong SFC considers allowing Ether staking for ETF issuers
[May 23 8:05 AM] The SFC reportedly held discussions with the country’s crypto ETF issuers about providing staking services via licensed platforms.
Crypto exchanges exit Hong Kong license race ahead of May deadline
[May 21 5:18 AM] The queue of crypto exchanges for operational licenses in Hong Kong is shrinking as seven exchanges, including IBTCEX and Huobi HK, withdraw applications ahead of the May 31 deadline.
BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved
[Apr 15 1:54 AM] The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong's markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.
Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF
[Mar 27 3:13 AM] Asset Manager VSFG, together with its partners, Value Partners, have applied for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), its Head of Investment & Products Brian Chan told CoinDesk on…
Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
[Mar 14 6:27 AM] Hong Kong's markets regulator identified Bybit as a suspicious cryptocurrency exchange and placed several of its products on its suspicious investment products list.
Hong Kong Reiterates Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Platforms Will Be Expelled by June
[Mar 6 4:30 AM] Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms will not be allowed to operate in Hong Kong starting next June, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The commission closed the period for these institutions to introduce their applications to…
Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange BitForex
[Mar 4 6:04 AM] Hong Kong's regulator for securities and futures markets has warned the public about cryptocurrency exchange BitForex for suspected fraud, it announced Monday.
HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Application
[Feb 26 8:43 PM] Hong Kong's securities regulators says HBGL Hong Kong Limited withdrew its application for a license on February 23.
Floki Team Responds to Hong Kong Regulator Warning
[Jan 30 12:55 AM] Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission labeled Floki and its staking program a suspicious investment product.
Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
[Jan 29 3:54 AM] Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.
Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
[Dec 22, 2023 5:35 AM] The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF.
Hong Kong Investment Firm Victory Securities Obtains Retail Crypto Trading License
[Nov 24, 2023 6:31 AM] The publicly traded company joins crypto-native firms HashKey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities with a license.
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Wins Hong Kong License
[Nov 8, 2023 6:47 AM] The bank's Hong Kong unit can now deal in and distribute securities, including virtual assets-related products.
JPEX scandal won’t hurt Hong Kong crypto vision: Financial Secretary
[Nov 1, 2023 10:23 PM] Christopher Hui took the stage at Fintech Week and outlined a list of regulatory moves Hong Kong authorities are looking to implement following the JPEX scandal.
Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch
[Oct 23, 2023 3:41 AM] Hong Kong's financial regulators have overturned previous guidance that limited the sale of spot crypto products to professional investors. But there's a catch.
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
[Oct 22, 2023 9:30 PM] The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities…
Hong Kong police, regulator form crypto task force as JPEX saga unfolds
[Oct 4, 2023 7:37 PM] The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange.
Hashkey Enables AVAX Trading For Hong Kong Users – But There’s A Catch
[Sep 27, 2023 7:00 PM] Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Hashkey will now support trading the Avalanche (AVAX) token on its platform. However, traders must meet an interesting requirement before interacting with this cryptocurrency on the exchange. Traders Must…
Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
[Sep 25, 2023 12:33 AM] Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand