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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 [...]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hong Kong Regulators Impose Limits on Investing in Spot Crypto ETFs
Regulators want only professional investors to be exposed to those kinds of products.
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