đ Hong Kong Approves 4 New Crypto Trading Licenses!
Hong Kongâs Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) just licensed 4 new virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) đȘ:
â Accumulus GBA Technology Ltd
â DFX Labs Company Ltd
â Hong Kong Digital Asset EX Limited
â Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Ltd
đą Now, 7 platforms can serve retail customers, including:
HashKey Group
OSL
HKVAX
đ Key Details:
Platforms underwent strict inspections earlier this year đ.
Licenses come with initial restrictions but will upgrade after further assessment â .
Security first: Vulnerability & penetration tests are mandatory through independent third parties đ.
đŹ Eric Yip (SFC):
âWe aim to balance investor protection with fostering growth in Hong Kongâs virtual asset ecosystem.â
đ Whatâs next?
The SFC is reviewing 11 more platforms, with approvals expected soon đ„. Hong Kong is doubling down on becoming a global crypto hub đ.