According to Odaily, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has granted licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms through an expedited licensing process. The platforms that received licenses are YunAccount Greater Bay Technology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., DFX Labs Company Limited, Hong Kong Digital Asset Exchange Group Co., Ltd., and Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Limited. This move is part of the SFC's efforts to regulate the growing virtual asset market in Hong Kong.
The SFC is currently reviewing additional applications using the same expedited process, indicating a proactive approach to managing the burgeoning digital asset sector. The licensing of these platforms marks a significant step in Hong Kong's regulatory landscape, aiming to ensure that virtual asset trading is conducted in a secure and compliant manner. By implementing a swift licensing procedure, the SFC seeks to foster a robust regulatory framework that supports innovation while safeguarding investor interests.
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