Odaily Planet Daily News: The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued a statement on the end of the non-violation period for virtual asset trading platforms. The Securities and Futures Commission reminds the public that the non-violation period applicable to virtual asset trading platforms operating in Hong Kong under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Chapter 615) (the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance) will end on June 1, 2024. All virtual asset trading platforms operating in Hong Kong must be licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, or be applicants for virtual asset trading platforms that are "deemed to be licensed." Operating a virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong in violation of the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance is a criminal offense, and the Securities and Futures Commission will take all appropriate actions against any violations.