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<p><strong>Hong Kong <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazine/hong-kong-will-release-crypto-framework-in-may" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has been working hard on becoming a global hub</a> for crypto companies, the new regulations create a transparent environment for the industry.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="new-licensing-regulations">New Licensing Regulations</h2>
<p>Hong Kong <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/hong-kong-crypto-exchanges-but-with-restrictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">will permit</a> crypto exchanges to offer services to retail customers from June 1, 2023. However, these crypto companies must adhere to strict regulations imposed by the government. Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) head Eddie Yue stated that Hong Kong intends to become a global hub for the virtual assets industry. The new licensing regulations for crypto exchanges are part of this goal. Furthermore, the authorities aim to restore Hong Kong&#8217;s position as a modern financial hub that was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="crypto-ecosystem-expansion-in-hong-kong">Crypto Ecosystem Expansion in Hong Kong</h2>
<p>The HKMA intends to establish a favorable environment to expand the cryptocurrency ecosystem in Hong Kong. Yue emphasized that the regulatory framework for crypto trading in Hong Kong would be the same as that for the legacy financial industry. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is also developing guidelines to enable banks to work with customers of crypto exchanges. Yue also announced that the SFC would soon introduce new regulations that would allow individuals to invest in digital currencies.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;Our regulation will be tight&quot;</p>
<p>Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue explains what crypto companies should expect under a new licensing regime <a href="https://t.co/C6nWnRKtsU">https://t.co/C6nWnRKtsU</a> <a href="https://t.co/hgpJr2mkjY">pic.twitter.com/hgpJr2mkjY</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloombergTV/status/1655834001938980868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="hong-kong-8217-s-role-in-the-cryptocurrency-industry">Hong Kong&#8217;s Role in the Cryptocurrency Industry</h2>
<p>Hong Kong&#8217;s highly developed financial infrastructure and pro-business environment make it an attractive location for crypto companies to establish themselves in a stable and supportive regulatory environment. In February, the SFC proposed new regulations that would enable retail investors to purchase tokens with significant market capitalizations, such as Bitcoin and Ether, on licensed virtual asset platforms. Starting next month, all centralized virtual asset trading platforms that operate in Hong Kong or market their services to Hong Kong investors must be licensed by the regulator under the new rules. Additionally, the HKMA plans to introduce a mandatory licensing regime for stablecoin-related activities by 2024.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strict-crypto-regulations">Strict Crypto Regulations</h2>
<p>Hong Kong&#8217;s new regulations for crypto exchanges will not permit a &#8220;light-touch&#8221; approach to regulation. The regulatory framework will be strict to ensure the city&#8217;s status as a modern financial hub is not adversely impacted by any crypto exchange crises. Market-making will not be permitted, and crypto exchanges must be fully insured to cover potential losses. Hong Kong&#8217;s crypto guardrails will be reasonable and sustainable, said Yue, but obtaining a virtual asset provider license in Hong Kong will be harder than elsewhere due to stringent requirements.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="crypto-exchanges-struggle-in-the-united-states">Crypto Exchanges Struggle in the United States</h2>
<p>Meanwhile, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has been increasing its enforcement actions against crypto exchanges in the country. The latest victim is Bittrex, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 8, 2023. As a result, many crypto exchanges have been forced to leave the US or open subsidiaries outside of it. Coinbase, the only publicly traded crypto exchange, has received regulatory approval in the Bermuda Islands and launched Coinbase International Exchange to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures contracts.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>Hong Kong has opened its doors to crypto companies, but these companies must comply with strict regulations. Hong Kong&#8217;s highly developed financial infrastructure and pro-business environment make it an attractive location for crypto companies. However, obtaining a virtual asset provider license in Hong Kong will be more challenging than elsewhere due to stringent requirements. Meanwhile, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been increasing its enforcement actions against crypto exchanges, and many exchanges have been forced to leave the country.</p>

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