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OSL acquires an upgraded SFC certification
4.8.2023
OSL, being the first SFC-certified digital asset platform, has acquired an upgraded version of the certification issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. The certification comes into play with immediate effect. OSL is into providing retail investors the opportunity...
Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development
2.7.2023
The task force will advise on the “sustainable and responsible” development of Web3 in Hong Kong, according to the statement
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
Hong Kong and UAE central banks collab on crypto rules, fintech development
31.5.2023
The two central banks are aiming to align their financial service sectors and said both share “many complementary strengths.”
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
HashKey launches wealth management service citing ‘significant’ demand
14.4.2023
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
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 crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor
5.4.2023
Lucy Gazmararian, an advisory board member to Hong Kong's securities regulator said its crypto rules may present short-term challenges to crypto startups
Over 80 crypto firms eyeing presence in Hong Kong: Financial Secretary
20.3.2023
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
ChangeNOW expands in Hong Kong, pursues a SFC license in line with new regulations
16.3.2023
Amidst ambiguous regulatory environments that threaten the United States’ position as a crypto hub, Hong Kong may become a global nexus for digital assets. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has drafted rules for trading platforms that digital assets and is seeking...
Alchemy Pay Partners With ZD Group, Parent Company of Mouette Securities, Shares Four Hong Kong Licenses and Receives Its Investment
14.3.2023
The leading fiat-crypto payment gateway, Alchemy Pay, has revealed that it has joined forces with ZD Group, the parent company of Mouette Securities, a reputable global investment fund. Within the frame of this strategic collaboration, ZD Group provides investment and shares its four financial...
Hong Kong takes measures to get virtual asset operators licensed by SFC
22.2.2023
The Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) takes inspiration from the Securities & Futures Ordinance with the difference that the SFC is dedicated to the operators of virtual assets. Hong Kong is now looking to strengthen its functions by ensuring that either the operators of virtual assets...
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 brokers line up for SFC approval ahead of new virtual asset trading legislation
2.1.2023
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed legislation that will soon open up virtual assets to retail investors, and local financial services are lining up for licensing approval
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 Mulls Letting Retail Investors Trade Crypto, Removing ‘Professional Investor-Only Requirement’
21.10.2022
The director of licensing and head of the fintech unit of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the regulator is considering allowing retail investors to invest directly in crypto assets. “We’ve had four years of experience in regulating this...
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
Bancolombia to Offer Crypto Trading in Financial Regulator’s Pilot Program
7.12.2021
Bancolombia, Colombia’s largest bank, will be offering cryptocurrency trading to customers in a pilot program within a regulatory framework established by the country’s financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC). Customers of the Colombian bank will be able...