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Hong Kong SFC Flags Fraudulent Websites Linked to EXIO Limited
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a public warning regarding several suspicious virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) operating under the name "exiovip." On June 12, 2026, the regulator …
Futu Securities Secures SFC Approval for Crypto Margin Trading
Hong Kong-based brokerage Futu Securities has officially received regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to expand its virtual asset services. The firm’s Type 1 license (Dealing in Securiti…
HSBC to Launch Stablecoins in Hong Kong to Boost Tokenized Assets
The global banking giant HSBC has announced its intention to expand its presence in the digital asset sector by launching a Hong Kong dollar-denominated stablecoin. Following the acquisition of a stablecoin issuer licen…
Hong Kong Updates OTC Derivative Reporting Rules for 2027 Implementation
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have finalized a joint consultation conclusion regarding significant revisions to over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trans…
Hong Kong Rules Out Transitional Period for Virtual Asset Providers
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has officially confirmed that it will not provide transitional arrangements for existing virtual asset trading service providers under its new regulatory framework.…
Hong Kong to Strictly Control Stablecoin Licenses and Monitoring
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signaled a cautious and rigorous approach toward the expansion of its digital asset ecosystem. Following a recent Legislative Council meeting, Chief Executive Norman Chan outl…
Visa Launches Agentic Ready Program for AI Payments in Hong Kong
Global payment leader Visa has officially introduced its Visa Agentic Ready global program in Hong Kong, marking a significant step toward the integration of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance technologie…
Hong Kong CMU to Launch New Digital Asset Platform by 2026
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for the modernization of its financial infrastructure through the Central Moneymarket Unit (CMU). According to a briefing paper submitted to t…
Ant Holdings Completes Bright Smart Securities Acquisition
Bright Smart Securities Finance (01428. HK) has officially announced the completion of its acquisition by Ant Wealth Holdings. The finalization of this transaction marks a significant shift in the corporate structure of…
HKMA Warns Against Fraudulent Tokens Linked to Stablecoin Issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a formal warning to the public regarding fraudulent digital assets falsely claiming association with licensed stablecoin issuers. This regulatory alert follows the emer…