Hong Kong
Odaily
Hong Kong: International Virtual Asset Platforms May Apply to SFC for License If They Meet Regulations
- The FSTB said eligibility to apply for an SFC virtual asset trading platform license is open to international exchanges, not restricted to local operators, so long as they satisfy compliance requirements.
- The statement reaffirms Hong Kong's licensing framework administered by the SFC for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs).
- The remarks signal continued government support for expanding the number of licensed, compliant virtual asset exchanges operating in Hong Kong.