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Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License

The parent company is expanding globally.

By Camomile Shumba
AccessTimeIconAug 15, 2022 at 8:58 a.m. UTC
Updated Mar 6, 2023 at 6:11 p.m. UTC
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Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services has been granted a license to offer virtual asset custodial services in Hong Kong, according to a press release on Monday.

Gate.io has a cryptocurrency exchange, blockchain, decentralized finance platform and more and is looking to expand globally. It started operating in Malta in March after its technology unit received a licenses as a virtual financial assets service provider, allowing it to operate an exchange and offer custodian services in the country.

"Establishing a custody business in Hong Kong is a global strategic milestone of Gate.io Group, not only because Hong Kong is the hub for many financial institutions and investors, but more importantly, the industry-leading regulatory regime of Hong Kong provides additional confidence for investors that place assets in Hippo FS's custody," Gate.io CEO Han Lin said in the release.

Gate.io's exchange is now based in the Cayman Islands. It left China after that country cracked down on crypto.


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Camomile Shumba
Camomile Shumba

Camomile Shumba is a CoinDesk regulatory reporter based in the UK. She previously worked as an intern for Business Insider and Bloomberg News. She does not currently hold value in any digital currencies or projects.

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