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The SFC will start accepting license applications for crypto exchanges in June. (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

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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...

The SFC will start accepting license applications for crypto exchanges in June. (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

By Lavender Au Sandali Handagama

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

May 23, 2023

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

Apr 12, 2023

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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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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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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)

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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