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Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms
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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 Hon...
Hong Kong Proposes Regulations for Crypto Trading Platforms
By CoinDesk Inc
Feb 23, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. UTC
Feb 23, 2023
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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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By Will Canny
Feb 21, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2023
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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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By Lavender Au
Feb 6, 2023 at 3:17 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2023
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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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By Jamie Crawley
Jan 11, 2023 at 12:18 p.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2023
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Hong Kong regulator pushes for tougher crypto regulations. (Chester Ho/Unsplash)
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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.
Hong Kong regulator pushes for tougher crypto regulations. (Chester Ho/Unsplash)
By Lavender Au
Nov 17, 2022 at 2:58 p.m. UTC
Nov 17, 2022
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Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)
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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.
Ashley Alder will become chair of the U.K.'s FCA next year. (H.K. Securities and Futures Commission)
By Sam Reynolds
Jul 8, 2022 at 7:44 a.m. UTC
Jul 8, 2022
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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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By Sandali Handagama
Jan 28, 2022 at 5:55 p.m. UTC
Jan 28, 2022
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Hong Kong’s SFC Has Received Multiple Requests for Crypto ETFs
The SFC is reviewing its regulatory regime for virtual assets.
The Hong Kong skyline. (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)
By Eliza Gkritsi
Nov 3, 2021 at 5:25 a.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2021
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Huobi Said to Be Launching Bitcoin, Ether Funds After Being Granted Hong Kong License
The new license allows Huobi to advise on and manage securities investments.
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By Tanzeel Akhtar
Mar 4, 2021 at 12:02 p.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2021
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Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms
Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency firms operating within the city jurisdiction, according to remarks made Tuesday.
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By Sebastian Sinclair
Nov 3, 2020 at 8:47 a.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2020
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