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Crypto Exchange JPEX Suspends Earn Trading Amid Ongoing Investigations in Hong Kong
18.9.2023
Cryptocurrency platform JPEX, headquartered in Dubai, is reportedly shutting down some of its operations, as the exchange is facing a probe from Hong Kong police and the financial regulator over suspected fraud.
The company announced Sunday that it would “delist” all transactions associated with...
Crypto Trading Crucial to Virtual Asset Ecosystem, Says Hong Kong SFC Chief
25.6.2023
Cryptocurrency trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, according to Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong.
In a recent speech, Leung said the city-state recognizes the importance of crypto trading, adding that it welcomes...
Crypto trading is an important part of the virtual asset ecosystem, says Hong Kong's SFC chief
24.6.2023
According to the CEO of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, Julia Leung Fung-yee, incorporating virtual assets into the regulatory system was crucial after FTX bankruptcy
Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening
30.5.2023
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
23.5.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission's guidelines explicitly ban crypto gifts to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops
Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
12.4.2023
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
Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein
21.2.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said
Hong Kong ‘Actively Looking’ to Establish Regulatory Framework to Allow Crypto Futures ETFs: Report
9.11.2022
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is “actively looking” to create a regulatory framework that allows crypto futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs), an SFC official reportedly said. “We have come to believe that some initial concerns about virtual asset...
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission warn of nonfungible token risks
6.6.2022
The regulatory agency's main concern was the rise of unregulated collective investment schemes in NFTs
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval
21.8.2020
OSL Digital Securities was the first crypto exchange to apply for the SFC's opt-in license last November
HashKey Submits License Agreement to Hong Kong SFC for Virtual Asset Trading Platform
21.11.2019
Having established itself as a renowned institutional-grade trading platform, HashKey Pro has announced that it has submitted a license application to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The application has been filed to get a nod from the regulatory authority for setting up...
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Crypto Traders Like Brokers Under New Rules
6.11.2019
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission issued new regulatory rules for crypto exchange licensing on Wednesday
Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
8.10.2019
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."