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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commissions (SFC) set to issue new licensing for crypto exchanges.  In a bid to regulate OTC and Custody services, the Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission has developed a new licensing system.  Market research finds that adoption for cryptocurrency in Hong Kong has continued to soar.  Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is getting ready to issue new licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto-related companies this year. The announcement aligns with the SFC’s 2024 to 2026 goals, which include enhancing the landscape of Hong Kong’s capital market to strengthen global competitiveness and spearheading the transformation of Hong Kong’s financial market with technology and ESG, amongst other things.  Leung Fengyi, CEO of China’s Securities Regulatory Commission, spoke about the efforts to improve the Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP). He noted that the SFC has already issued licenses to three crypto exchanges: OSL Exchange, HashKey Exchange, and the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX). Fengyi also highlighted the importance of strengthening the current regulatory system for virtual asset trading platforms, supporting the tokenization of traditional products, and adopting regional chains and Web3 technologies. These steps are crucial for transforming Hong Kong’s financial market. China’s Securities Regulatory Commission to Focus on Custody and OTC Services Currently, 11 exchange platforms are seeking licenses from the SFC. Fengyi provided some insights into the licensing process, stating that the first phase of the on-site review is complete, and the applicants have been asked to make some changes to their applications. The end goal for the SRC is to make significant progress before the end of the year, and issuing licenses in batches is one of the many milestones it intends to attain.  “Applicants who do not meet the requirements will lose their qualifications for licensing, while applicants who meet the requirements will…

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