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Платформа криптовалютной торговли Crypto.com подтвердила, что с 1 февраля 2027 года прекратит предоставление услуг потребительского приложения в Гонконге, одновременно продолжая подавать заявку на получение регулирующей лицензии для своей институциональной торговой платформы. Компания сообщила Bloomberg, что затронутые пользователи были уведомлены и получат инструкции по закрытию аккаунтов и выводу средств.Согласно гонконгским СМИ HK01, в письме, отправленном пользователям в Гонконге, Crypto.com упомянула об изменениях в регулирующей среде. Это потребительское приложение управляется Foris DAX MT Limited, в то время как другое юридическое лицо Foris DAX HK Limited подает заявку на получение лицензии на платформу виртуальных активов в Гонконге (VATP). Согласно публичному реестру Комиссии по ценным бумагам и фьючерсам Гонконга, это гонконгское юридическое лицо подало заявку на получение лицензии VATP 9 февраля 2024 года и до сих пор находится в переходном состоянии "считается лицензированным", не получив полного регулирующего одобрения.Crypto.com сообщила Bloomberg, что продолжит продвигать заявку на получение лицензии для институциональной платформы Crypto.com Exchange. Эта корректировка означает, что ее розничный бизнес в Гонконге и институциональный бизнес будут развиваться поэтапно, при этом услуги для потребителей будут первыми, кто выйдет.

The Deputy Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Luo Haishi, revealed that they are considering allowing licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) to provide secondary trading of tokenized securities for retail clients, with a focus on local tokenized money market funds and hoping to allow trading on licensed VATP platforms. Currently, the regulatory body is studying the relevant requirements, operational risks, and control measures, and is drafting a related circular.Luo Haishi stated that, from the perspective of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, tokenized securities are essentially the same as ordinary securities, just with a technological layer added, applicable to "the same business, the same risks, and the same rules."

ChainCatcher news, OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs, Diao Jiajun, revealed that the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's launch of the virtual asset index series is an important development milestone for the industry. The introduction of local indices and infrastructure is undoubtedly a breakthrough development, which is expected to accelerate the introduction of new tokens in the Hong Kong market and support the development of more innovative retail products, further promoting the improvement and upgrading of Hong Kong's virtual asset ecosystem.Under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) regulatory framework, each platform must consider independent indices when evaluating tokens for retail investors to buy and sell. Before the launch of the virtual asset index series, the market had to rely on overseas indices.

ChainCatcher news, the CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Ashley Alder, stated that the first phase of on-site inspections for virtual asset trading platforms (VATP) has been completed. The deficiencies identified during the on-site inspections have been communicated to the applicant platforms, requiring improvements.Alder added that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission will announce the next phase plan in due course. Platforms that meet the standards will be granted conditional licenses. Applicant platforms that have been pointed out by the Commission for deficiencies must submit improvement plans to the Commission. Similar to the previous VATP transition period, the next phase plan will also include a deadline. Those who fail to meet the requirements within the deadline will lose their "considered for licensing" status and will orderly cease their operations in Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, Colin Shaftesley, the chairman of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSII), revealed that the institute will hold a series of training programs and seminars on virtual assets in the coming months. Meanwhile, two webinars titled "How Digital Assets Coexist in Traditional Financial IT Architecture" and "Digital Assets for Portfolio Management" have already been listed on the HKSII calendar.It is reported that on June 1, the new licensing system for Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATP) will take effect. On the same day, HKSII published a statement on its website's latest updates, indicating that it is closely collaborating with the Examination Committee and the Education and Development Committee. Additionally, a virtual asset working group has been established to help formulate corresponding CPT programs and exams to support the new licensing system for market practitioners. Details of the upcoming exams and training programs will be announced soon. Many applicants for the new projects in the HKSII program are interested in the profession of cryptocurrency traders.HKSII is the main licensing body for the financial services industry in Hong Kong and has close ties with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC), responsible for providing training and licensing examinations for brokers and asset managers in Hong Kong.

ChainCatcher news, Huobi tweeted that Huobi HK has launched spot trading and virtual asset custody services in Hong Kong. Currently, Huobi HK is applying for a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license and is working with independent auditors to establish security, compliance, and anti-money laundering measures. (Source link)