Hong Kong: Licensing Obligation for all Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
31 Mar 2023 processing consultation
20 Feb 2023 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Hong Kong
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Closed consultation on licensing obligation for all virtual asset trading platforms
On 31 March 2023, the consultation period on a new licensing requirement for all operators of virtual asset trading platforms, opened by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on 20 February 2023, closed. The new licensing requirement…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Opened consultation on licensing obligation for all virtual asset trading platforms
On 20 February 2023, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) opened a consultation on a new licensing requirement for all operators of virtual asset trading platforms. The consultation will close on 31 March 2023. The new licensing req…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body