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How OSL Became the First Crypto Exchange to Win Over Hong Kong Regulators
Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.
Hong Kong
By Ian Allison
Aug 27, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. UTC
Aug 27, 2020
Hong KongRegulationsSFCOSLBC Group
Hong Kong
Policy
Hong kong
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval
OSL Digital Securities was the first crypto exchange to apply for the SFC's opt-in license last November.
Hong Kong
By Danny Nelson
Aug 21, 2020 at 9:16 p.m. UTC
Aug 21, 2020
Hong KongSFCOSLCoinFlash
Tencent
Markets
Hong kong
Tencent to Build Virtual Bank After Hong Kong Regulator Approves License
Tencent received the green light from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to build a blockchain-based virtual bank.
Tencent
By David Pan
Nov 8, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 8, 2019
Hong KongNewsTencentSFC
HK
Markets
Exchanges
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Some Crypto Exchanges Like Brokers
The Securities and Futures Commission will license crypto trading platforms like traditional brokers if they offer security tokens.
HK
By William Foxley
Nov 6, 2019 at 11:17 a.m. UTC
Nov 6, 2019
ExchangesHong KongRegulationNewsAsia PacificSFC
Hong Kong flag (Shutterstock)
Markets
Regulation
Only 1 Crypto Fund Has Passed Hong Kong's SFC Regulatory Hurdles in First Year
Only one financial fund has passed Hong Kong's framework for digital asset investments.
Hong Kong flag (Shutterstock)
By William Foxley
Nov 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 6, 2019
RegulationNewscapital marketsAsia PacificSFC
hong kong, asia
Markets
Hong kong
Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
hong kong, asia
By Richard Meyer
Oct 8, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 8, 2019
Hong KongNewsSFCCryptocurrency Fund
Hong Kong flag (Shutterstock)
Markets
Investment
Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Funds
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection.
Hong Kong flag (Shutterstock)
By Yogita Khatri
Nov 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 1, 2018
investmentExchangesHong KongRegulationNewsFundsAsia PacificSFC
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Markets
Hong kong
'Downright Fraud': Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Warns on ICOs
The deputy head of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has taken a skeptical tone in statements on initial coin offerings.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Apr 16, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2018
Hong KongRegulationNewsAsia PacificICOsLegalSFC
Hong Kong road crossing/people
Markets
Education
Hong Kong to Educate Public on Crypto and ICOs
Hong Kong authorities have launched a public education campaign on the risks associated with ICO and cryptocurrency investment.
Hong Kong road crossing/people
By Wolfie Zhao
Jan 30, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2018
EducationHong KongRegulationNewsAsia PacificICOsLegalSFC