Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission: Currently processing 15 applications for virtual asset trading platform licenses

ChainCatcher news, Dr. Ye Zhi Heng, Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, stated that virtual assets have now become a top agenda for every financial regulatory authority.

Hong Kong currently has three licensed virtual asset trading platforms, and is processing applications from an additional 15 platforms. Investors can expect more licensed platforms to comply with the SFC's robust investor protection measures.