2023-11-3 14:15 |
Hong Kong’s securities regulator treats tokenized securities like traditional securities, subject to the same legal and regulatory norms. origin »
2023-11-3 14:15 |
Hong Kong’s securities regulator treats tokenized securities like traditional securities, subject to the same legal and regulatory norms. origin »
In a Nov. 24 announcement, the Hong Kong-based securities firm Victory Securities has shared the news that it has secured official approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer virtual asset trading and consulting services to…
2023-11-24 16:50 | |
Hong Kong’s securities regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), may allow retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs. Bloomberg, citing SFC CEO Julia Leung, writes that the regulator welcomes proposals using innovative technologies that improve efficiency and quality of…
2023-11-6 10:47 | |
Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements.
2023-8-8 21:45 | |
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 | |
Cryptocurrency falls into a legislative gray area in many jurisdictions, which is why governments should take a particularly nuanced approach to developing regulatory frameworks for crypto trading, the outgoing chairman of Hong Kong’s securities regulator said in a recent interview.
2018-10-17 01:50 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
One of the complicated issues in overseeing the virtual currency market is to determine which parts of it come under the scope of existing laws, the outgoing head of the Securities Commission explained.
2018-10-16 22:48 | |
Hong Kong’s quick growth as a cryptocurrency hub is a major concern for financial regulators and needs the “Right Approach” says, outgoing Chairman of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Carlson Tong Ka-Shing.
2018-10-16 19:40 | |
Hong Kong: Total Ban on Crypto Exchanges Unnecessary Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reacting to the high interest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, by imposing regulations on the sector.
2018-10-15 18:58 | |
Carlson Tong Ka-shing believes Hong Kong needs a more robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency trading. The soon-to-be former head of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has called for greater emphasis on investor protection in the volatile virtual currency trading arena.
2018-10-15 18:00 | |
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves.
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, said that it will make new cryptocurrency listing fees transparent and donate 100 percent of those fees to charity.
2018-10-8 22:20 | |
Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever.
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
ETF’s are back in the news this week with the Winklevoss twins of Gemini getting rejected again, while investment firm Direxion was delayed till September on a final decision.
2018-7-30 18:41 | |
Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), says they are keeping a close watch on cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), as stated in the 2017–2018 annual report titled “Regulation for Quality Markets,” released on June 27.
2018-6-30 13:34 | |
Regulation is one of the more pressing topics of debate in the cryptocurrency world these days. It’s a necessary evil to some, yet a way of legitimizing the industry to almost everyone else. Hong Kong regulators are keeping a close eye on this industry, and its Securities and Futures Commission has indicated it will continue […]
2018-6-30 19:00 | |
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released its annual report in which it states the commision will continue to monitor the cryptocurrency market and step in with penalties when it needs to.
2018-6-28 13:00 | |
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) says in their 2017-2018 annual report released today, June 27, that they will “keep a close watch” on crypto and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). The SFC notes that since new technologies “come with risks,” they will be looking closely at crypto and ICOs and “intervening when appropriate.” The
2018-6-27 20:31 | |
The annual report from Hong Kong’s securities regulator notes risks associated with crypto, ICOs – but also includes supportive actions from the agency
2018-6-27 18:30 | |
Bitmain — the largest and most established manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining chips — is considering an IPO, or initial public offering. This could potentially open the company’s books to the world and allow the stock market to assign the company real-time value.
2018-6-11 01:34 | |