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Hong Kong financial market regulator, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned users of the high risks involved in investing in unregulated centralized exchanges.
2022-12-14 12:12 | |
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Hash Blockchain Limited (HBL), a member of the HashKey Group (HashKey), a blockchain asset financial services group in Asia, announced today it has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform, under a Type 1 (dealing in securities) license and a Type 7 (automated […] The post HashKey Group receives approval to operate crypto exchange from Hong Kong SFC appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
2022-11-11 12:10 | |
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Hong Kong-based HashKey Capital Limited has been granted a license from the Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to manage portfolios invested in 100% virtual assets. Following thThe post Hashkey receives SFC's approval to manage crypto portfolio- Decoding details appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-9-13 17:00 | |
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The lack of clear digital asset regulations has left innovators to stumble forward as they reach their hands out in the dark. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning on NFTs as they say certain projects may have breached securities law.
2022-6-10 15:57 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently published an advisory paper that recognized NFTs as “collective investment schemes” rather than collectibles. The post Hong Kong classifies NFTs as financial asset, mandates licensing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-6-7 15:00 | |
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The local securities regulator in Hong Kong will review the rules for people to be able to trade crypto-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take another look into its digital asset transaction regulation. Related Reading | Bye-Bye China […]
2021-11-3 21:00 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a warning regarding the "collective investment scheme"(CIS) on 30 August. CIS includes digital tokens and initial coin offerings (ICO), notThe post Hong Kong Securities Commission issues warning against unauthorized tokens appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-8-31 23:30 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning about unregulated cryptocurrency trading platforms, particularly Binance. The regulator said that the crypto exchange is offering the trading of “stock tokens.
2021-7-18 02:30 | |
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While crypto exchange Binance continues to face crackdowns from several different countries, it’s looking likely that stock tokens may be behind this. Hong Kong And Lithuania Become The Latest To Crackdown On Binance On Friday, Hong Kong’s market regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned the crypto exchange in a press release. The commission […]
2021-7-18 22:00 | |
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Binance has been warned by regulators in the country it is based, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, to stop providing “stock tokens” services. “SFC wishes to...
2021-7-19 20:00 | |
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In what seems like a further crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said Bitcoin exchanges operating in the territory should be subject to licensing. The SFC proposal seeks to enforce the ruling by levying heavy fines and tough prison sentences on non-compliant persons.
2021-5-27 03:00 | |
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Huobi Asset Management is set to launch a bitcoin (BTC) tracker fund, an Ether (ETH) tracker fund, and a multi-strategy digital asset fund, after successfully gaining the approval of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), according to reports on March 4, 2021.
2021-3-4 18:00 | |
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OSL, a top digital asset trading platform in Asia has received licenses from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The firm is also looking to obtain a license from Singapore’s regulatory body.
2020-12-17 18:01 | |
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According to some, the recent amendment by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the one that requires all ‘professional investors’ to apply for licences, is not as friendly to HoThe post Is Hong Kong's new licensing regime bad news for crypto? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-11-12 18:45 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission declares that all crypto platforms with operations the... The post Hong Kong’s SFC tighten crypto exchanges regulation appeared first on Coin Journal.
2020-11-4 16:42 | |
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Hong Kong’s government is planning to change the rules for crypto trading firms that operate or offer services within the city. Clara Chiu, the director of licensing at the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) disclosed these details through a keynote speech during the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2020.
2020-11-3 16:25 | |
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Cryptocurrency regulation in Hong Kong is undergoing changes. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly introducing a new licensing system to regulate all crypto exchanges operating in Hong Kong.
2020-11-4 15:35 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong will be issuing a license to cryptocurrency firm OSL Digital Securities, reported Reuters. OSL, a unit of Fidelity-backed BC Group, became the first firm in November last year to apply for a digital license under the market regulator’s new rules allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to opt into […]
2020-8-23 15:53 | |
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Huobi Asset Management, the Hong Kong-based asset management subsidiary of Huobi Technology Holdings, has been granted a Type 4 (advising on securities) and a Type 9 (asset management) license by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), according to a report on August 3, 2020.
2020-8-4 17:07 | |
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Hong Kong has introduced new measures that seek to officially regulate the crypto exchanges operating within the city. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong made public a draft regulatory regime on Nov 6, 2019, which will see the securities regulator grant operating licenses to crypto exchange firms, the Medium reports. Last year, […]
2019-11-7 22:21 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning against cryptocurrency futures contracts. The regulator reminds the public of the higher risk of using leverage to trade such contracts and that the platforms themselves may be operating illegally.
2019-11-7 00:40 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has just issued a warning about high leverage crypto futures contracts. The regulator considers such products to be too high risk for the average investor and, as such, says it is unlikely to ever licence a business offering them.
2019-11-7 23:00 | |
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Hong Kong announced a progressive policy implementation last year that would allow fund managers to invest in crypto assets. This hasn’t produced expected results as only one fund has been confirmed to have cleared the regulatory hurdles set by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
2019-11-7 18:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s securities watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) appears to be poised to lay down a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange applications in the region. The news comes following a speech by Ashley Alder, the Chief Executive Officer of the SFC during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2019.
2019-11-6 16:13 | |
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Hong Kong will regulate cryptocurrency exchanges. The Securities and Futures Commission developed a set of guidelines for exchanges to operate. Custody and cybersecurity are the top concerns among regulators.
2019-11-7 15:58 | |
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Financial regulators in Hong Kong will introduce clear cut rules to govern the operations of cryptocurrency exchanges. Meanwhile, reports show that fund managers continue to struggle with the stringent requirements for crypto investment in Hong Kong.
2019-11-6 11:00 | |
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The securities regulators of Hong Kong started to let companies apply for a crypto fund license about a year ago, but not many licenses were issued so far. According to a recent report made by Reuters, the Securities and Futures Commission of the region is denying most of the applications, which is getting in the […]
2019-11-6 02:16 | |
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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
2019-10-8 09:00 | |
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The weekend saw fresh violence erupting on the streets of Hong Kong as protesters increased their presence and the police amplified their responses. It seems a strange time for regulators to publish a paper on crypto as ATMs on the island nation ran out of cash.
2019-10-7 14:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has released guidelines for virtual asset portfolio managers
2019-10-7 02:42 | |
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Coinspeaker Hong Kong Releases New Guidance on STOsHong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published detailed guidelines for security token offerings (STOs).Hong Kong Releases New Guidance on STOs
2019-4-1 16:34 | |
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The SFC has released a statement which lays out detailed guidelines for all legal and regulatory requirements for security token offerings.
2019-4-1 11:50 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) wants stakeholders to know that it regards security token offerings (STOs) as securities. The SFC issued a press release on March 28, 2019, intimating investors of the regulatory status and associated risks of STOs.
2019-3-31 09:00 | |
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The SFC looks to ensure regulatory due diligence from those offering STOs, as well as intermediaries and investors.
2019-3-29 21:41 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will no longer let its citizens invest in STOs–unless they have at least $1 million. STOs for ‘Professional Investors’ Only in Hong Kong In what they call a move to protect investors, Hong Kong’s financial watchdog clarified its position on STOs yesterday.
2019-3-29 21:00 | |
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In an attempt to fight fraud, money laundering, and other issues regarding cryptocurrencies, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong is planning for stricter regulations surrounding exchanges and other crypto bodies, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.
2018-12-18 20:24 | |
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The Hong Kong regulatory body is planning to tighten its regulatory grip on the cryptocurrency sector to combat money laundering and fraudulent activities. Money Laundering Fears Prompt Stricter Cryptocurrency Regulations The Hong Kong regulatory body, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to introduce stricter regulatory policies for virtual currency exchanges and startups, according to a report by the Nikkei Asian […] The post Cryptocurrency Regulations: Hong Kong Considers Stricter Laws for the Industry appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2018-12-17 20:00 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is going to implement new regulations and new licensing regime for cryptocurrency industry in coming months, Finance Magnates reported citing Japanese outlet Nikkei.
2018-12-17 17:58 | |
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Hong Kong is tightening its regulatory grip on cryptocurrency exchanges and related businesses by bringing them under the purview of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), as reported by Asia Nikkei Review on Dec.
2018-12-17 12:17 | |
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Cryptocurrency custody services company InVault, from Shanghai, has launched in Hong Kong just in time to take advantage of the special administrative region’s new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and asset managers.
2018-11-25 23:00 | |
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Asia’s traditional financial market has begun to recognize the investment merits of cryptocurrencies and its potential to be accepted as a formal asset class. Earlier this month, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that it will start to explore how to regulate the trading flows of cryptocurrencies.
2018-11-15 23:00 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has claimed that it will include crypto funds under its regulatory umbrella. The SFC issued a statement on November 1, 2018, laying out its new approach for regulating virtual assets in the future.
2018-11-2 00:40 | |
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Reports suggest that Hong Kong’s securities watchdog has come up with new plans to regulate cryptocurrency funds and exchanges. While it is known for being crypto-friendly, Hong Kong is still not satisfied with the amount of protection that its crypto users currently enjoy.
2018-11-2 23:30 | |
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Hong Kong is pulling rank and is paying increasingly close attention to cryptocurrency funds. In a statement published earlier today, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) stated it would be putting cryptocurrency funds under its watchful eye.
2018-11-1 17:17 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong appears set to adopt a new approach to regulating the local cryptocurrency trading market. This announcement comes after the FSC chairman, Carlson Tong Ka-shing, said that Hong Kong needed a more robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading.
2018-11-1 16:30 | |
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Hong Kong’s securities watchdog unveiled new rules for cryptocurrency funds and said it may now regulate crypto exchanges. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said in a statement on November 1 that fund managers that invest more than 10% of their portfolio in crypto assets will need to be licensed. Trading platforms that serve only […]
2018-11-2 15:36 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is keen on exploring different ways to regulate cryptocurrency exchange platforms operating in Hong Kong to protect retail investors. According to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) article published on Oct.
2018-10-16 15:59 | |
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The cryptocurrency exchange sector in Hong Kong may soon see an upheaval, as the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) explores various aspects of regulating the myriad of cryptocurrency trading bourses operating in the city, reported South China Morning Post on Oct.
2018-10-16 07:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s financial watchdog is looking to tighten investor protection by regulating cryptocurrency trading platforms. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), however, is limited by its legal regulatory reach of securities only, according to Carlson Tong Ka-shing, the outgoing chairman.
2018-10-16 02:30 | |
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The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Taiwan's crypto advocacy body, the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider Association, has been formally established and the founding meeting held with 24 cryptocurrency-related entities.
The exchange could return as a FIU-registered firm after paying the fine, the report added.
This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money laundering.
The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.