VASPs

In the interim, if granted a VASP license, the Tron founder says Houbi will launch a new exchange, Huobi Hong Kong, to comply with regulators.

By Fran Velasquez

Mar 1, 2023 at 8:53 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K

ALSO: Hong Kong unveils its crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors.

By Sam Reynolds

Feb 20, 2023 at 2:54 a.m. UTC

Feb 20, 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.

By Lavender Au

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

Feb 6, 2023

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Hong Kong’s Finance Regulator Calls for 'a More Solid Footing' for Crypto

After crypto firms have left the city, the regulator says it’s now moving with the market and industry.

By Lavender Au

Jan 10, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2023

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Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says Crypto Monitoring Regime Is Unchanged

The Financial Action Task Force responded to a report that it is preparing to conduct annual compliance checks, saying it has not changed the way it monitors crypto assets or the process for adding countries to its "gray list."

By Sandali Handagama

Nov 8, 2022 at 9:14 a.m. UTC

Nov 8, 2022

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