Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)

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Crypto Market News
HashKey Capital Eyes Retail Crypto Services in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s SFC upgrades the licensing conditions for crypto asset manager HashKey Capital.
by Brian Danga
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Exchanges
Crypto Exchanges EDY and HKCEXP Added to HK’s Watchlist

Hong Kong regulator intensifies crypto oversight, flags EDY and HKCEXP as suspicious virtual asset platforms.

by Samuel Wan
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Regulations
Hong Kong Flags Bybit as “Suspicious” on Warning List

The Securities and Futures Commission has intensified actions to eradicate non-complaint exchanges.
by Grace Abidemi
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Exchanges
Why MEXC Faces Yet More Controversy, This Time in Hong Kong

Amid ongoing fraud and scam allegations, Hong Kong’s SFC renews public caution over the MEXC crypto exchange.
by Samuel Wan
Guy has to stop dreaming about his Crypto dreams in Hong Kong.
Exchanges
Hong Kong Orders Exit of Unlicensed Exchanges Post-Deadline

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued an ultimatum to unlicensed crypto exchanges in the region.
by Grace Abidemi
Hong Kong police discovering Victoria Harbour full of unauthorized coins.
Regulations
Hong Kong Flags MEXC for Suspected Crypto-Related Fraud

Hong Kong’s SFC has cracked down on another crypto exchange suspected of fraud.
by Brian Danga
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Exchanges
Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Must Register: SFC Issues Warning

Hong Kong crypto exchanges are required to apply for licenses or face a ban from operating within the city-state.
by Samuel Wan
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Hong Kong’s First Bitcoin ETF Proposal Sparks Approval Hope

The ongoing evaluation process by the SFC has sparked investor optimism for an imminent approval.
by Grace Abidemi
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Regulations
Hong Kong Regulator Flags Floki and TokenFi Staking Programs

Hong Kong securities watchdog has warned the public against two “suspicious investment products” related to crypto.

by Brian Danga
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Regulations
Hong Kong Opens Door to Crypto ETF Applications Amid US Buzz 

The HKMA and SFC’s decision is in response to the inquiries seeking clarity on investment products with exposure to cryptocurrency
by Grace Abidemi
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Regulations
Hong Kong SFC Flags Two Crypto Platforms for Suspected Fraud

SFC has responded to recent public criticisms over “passive response” to crypto fraud with enforcement actions against BitCuped and HongKongDAO.
by Brian Danga
Ms Julia Leung Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) smiling in the foreground, whilst angry people threatening her in the background.
Regulations
SFC Under Fire for Inadequate Response to Hounax Scandal

Hong Kong's SFC is criticized for not doing enough to protect investors from crypto scams.
by Samuel Wan
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Regulations
Hong Kong Officials Allay JPEX Concerns, Chart Crypto Course

Hong Kong officials address post-JPEX scandal concerns and reaffirm the city's commitment to crypto growth and regulation.
by Grace Abidemi
Police officer in Hong Kong.
Regulations
Hong Kong Responds to JPEX Scandal with Crypto Task Force

In response to the unfolding JPEX exchange saga, the SFC has established a joint crypto task force with the police.
by Brian Danga
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Regulations
SFC Vows Tougher Stance on Sus Crypto Platforms Post-JPEX

Hong Kong’s financial regulator increases scrutiny of the crypto industry following the JPEX scandal.
by Samuel Wan
401 error code for JPEX in a network base.
Regulations
Hong Kong Telecoms Block JPEX in Connection with $166M Fraud

Hong Kong Police have instructed telecom providers to block user access to JPEX exchange in a $116 million fraud allegation.
by Brian Danga
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Regulations
Hong Kong Slams Brakes on Crypto Following JPEX Scandal

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu spoke of legislative changes to prevent a repeat of the scandal.

by Samuel Wan
Little JPEX robot on empty grounds as Hong Kong police are behind him.
Regulations
JPEX Exchange Shuts Down Operations as SFC Probe Escalates

JPEX crypto exchange has responded to SFC’s warning by shutting down some of its operations.
by Brian Danga
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Regulations
Crypto Bank Seba Secures Hong Kong’s Approval-in-Principle

Hong Kong’s SFC has granted crypto bank Seba with an approval-in-principle to offer regulated crypto services in the country.
by Brian Danga
Hong Kong police discovering Victoria Harbour full of unauthorized coins.
Regulations
Hong Kong SFC Cautions Against Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges

Hong Kong's SFC warns unregulated crypto firms in the country, terming their operations illegal and a hindrance to its mandate.
by Brian Danga