Hong Kong: Securities and Futures Commission adopted circular for virtual asset trading platforms including standards of conduct
Description
Securities and Futures Commission adopted circular for virtual asset trading platforms including standards of conduct
On 16 January 2025, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular to SFC-licensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and associated entities, following inspections of deemed-to-be-licensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) a…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Quality of Service requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body