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Hong Kong SFC Issues Warning Over Fraudulent HashKey Exchange Clones
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially issued a public warning regarding a series of fraudulent websites designed to impersonate Hash Blockchain Limited, a major licensed virtual asset trad…
South Korea Proposes Delaying Virtual Asset Income Tax Until 2030
Jeong Seong-guk, a lawmaker from South Korea’s People Power Party, has announced plans to introduce a bill that would delay the implementation of the country's virtual asset income tax by an additional three years. If p…
Hong Kong SFC Flags Polar Tensor as Suspicious Crypto Trading Platform
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially expanded its regulatory watchlist by adding Polar Tensor to its Alert List of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). On August 9, 2026, t…
Taiwan to Enforce VASP Travel Rule for Virtual Asset Transfers in October
Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has announced the phased implementation of the Travel Rule for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), starting in October 2026. This regulatory shift aims to align the l…
Nigeria Implements New Tax Guidelines for Virtual Asset Transactions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria has officially released comprehensive guidelines for the taxation of virtual assets, marking a significant shift in the country's regulatory landscape for digital fin…
Hong Kong SFC to Optimize CVAP Exam for Virtual Asset Professionals
The Hong Kong Federation of Securities and Futures Professionals has successfully engaged with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to propose significant reforms to the regulatory examination process for digital…
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…
Futu Launches Leopard Exchange to Integrate Web3 with Brokerage
Futu Holdings has officially announced the launch of Leopard Exchange, a wholly-owned virtual asset trading platform that has secured full regulatory licensing in Hong Kong. This strategic move marks a significant miles…
HashKey Exchange Launches Canton (CC) Spot Trading for Professionals
Hong Kong-based HashKey Exchange, a leading licensed virtual asset platform, has officially announced the listing of the Canton (CC) token against the US Dollar. Starting at 8:00 PM Hong Kong time on March 24, 2026, the…