SFC

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Huobi

Justin Sun Addresses Financial Regulation Outlook for Crypto Sector

As the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong opens up to accepting crypto trading platform licenses, TRON founder and Huobi global advisor, Justin Sun, discusses the new regulatory landscape. Sun also reflects on Huobi's expansion plans.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Jun 2, 2023 at 3:48 p.m. UTC

Jun 2, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Hong Kong Securities Regulator to Accept License Applications for Crypto Exchanges Starting June 1

The SFC's guidelines prohibit crypto "gifts" designed to incentivize retail investments, which likely includes airdrops, and says stablecoins should not be admitted for retail trading until they are regulated.

By Lavender AuSandali Handagama

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May 23, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. UTC

May 23, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements

The SFC's comments come just after the United States and France published reports on regulating DeFi.

By Lavender Au

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Apr 12, 2023 at 5:52 a.m. UTC

Apr 12, 2023

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Video

Hong kong

Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission SFC published its proposed rules for virtual asset trading platforms and is seeking public comment This comes as crypto in Hong Kong is getting a soft backing from Beijing according to Bloomberg Coin Desk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments around the state of [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 23, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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Policy

Hong kong

Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein

The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said.

By Will Canny

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Feb 21, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. UTC

Feb 21, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Hong Kong Regulator Wants to Beef Up Its Staff Covering Virtual Assets

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) wants to expand its team to deal with licensing applications for the incoming VASP regime.

By Lavender Au

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Feb 6, 2023 at 3:17 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Policy

Hong kong

Hong Kong to Propose Approved Set of Crypto Tokens for Retail Trading: Reuters

The CEO of the Hong Kong's securities regulator said only "highly liquid" assets will be on the list.

By Jamie Crawley

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Jan 11, 2023 at 12:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 11, 2023

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Regulations

Hong Kong Regulator Calls for Tough Rules Despite Ambitions to Be Crypto Hub

Julia Leung, deputy CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, highlighted DeFi as an area that needs regulations.

By Lavender Au

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Nov 17, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2022

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Finance

Hong kong

Hong Kong Regulator Ashley Alder to Head UK Financial Supervisor

He leaves a legacy of mixed crypto regulations in Hong Kong that saw crypto exchange FTX depart the city and retail investors largely excluded.

By Sam Reynolds

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Jul 8, 2022 at 7:44 a.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2022

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Regulation

Hong Kong Regulators Impose Limits on Investing in Spot Crypto ETFs

Regulators want only professional investors to be exposed to those kinds of products.

By Sandali Handagama

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Jan 28, 2022 at 5:55 p.m. UTC

Jan 28, 2022

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