ZA Bank obtains SFC approval for a Type 1 license, allowing crypto trading services.
The bank’s approval aligns with Hong Kong’s regulatory push to control unlicensed exchanges.
ZA Bank aims to enhance its services through crypto trading and future investment fund offerings.
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s largest virtual bank, has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 regulated activity, allowing it to offer crypto trading services.
This approval is in line with Hong Kong’s recent efforts to establish a more regulated and secure environment for digital assets as the city tightens controls on unlicensed exchanges. Last year, Hong Kong introduced new crypto regulations to attract crypto firms and position itself as a global hub for digital assets.
ZA Bank to Launch Crypto Trading After Sandbox Testing
ZA Bank, a subsidiary of China’s ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, has been working towards this over the past year. In May, ZA Bank signaled its interest in offering virtual asset services. By September, the SFC granted the bank permission to expand its Type 1 license to include cryptocurrency trading. The bank will now und…
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