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Hong Kong SFC Tightens Crypto Custody Rules After Global Security Incidents

Hong Kong SFC issues strict new crypto custody standards following global security incidents resulting in $3B losses as hackers steal funds in 4 seconds, 75 times faster than exchange alerts.

, by Anas Hassan
Blockchain News
Hong Kong’s Crypto Power Play: SFC Lifts Staking Ban and Forges UAE Alliance
Hong Kong's SFC has reinforced its strategy for regulated digital finance by meeting UAE regulators to align rules for virtual assets. Following the talks, the SFC has permitted licensed platforms to run staking programs, demanding full custody of client assets and disclosures on lockups, fees, and risks.
, by Hongji Feng
DeFi News
SFC Opens Staking Services to Licensed Crypto Companies in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's SFC now permits licensed virtual asset trading platforms to offer staking services under strict regulations, marking a significant step in advancing the city's position as a global crypto hub.

, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong SFC Unveils 12-Point Roadmap to Strengthen Crypto Sector
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has launched a 12-point roadmap under the “ASPIRe” initiative to fortify the city’s virtual asset (VA) market. ASPIRe stands for Access, Safeguards, Products, Infrastructure, and Relationships. The roadmap aims to enhance security,...
, by Hassan Shittu
ZA Bank Gains SFC Approval for Type 1 Regulated Activity
According to a local source, ZA Bank, Hong Kong's largest virtual bank, has become the first digital-only bank to receive approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 regulated activity. This approval allows ZA Bank to enter the world of cryptocurrency trading. It comes...
, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong Regulator Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Resilience
Julia Leung, the CEO of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has acknowledged Bitcoin’s staying powerin the face of market fluctuations. Hong Kong’s SFC Admits Bitcoin’s Resilience The Hong Kong regulator boss admitted Bitcoin’s resilience at the...
, by Jimmy Aki
Hong Kong SFC Considering Ether Staking for Ethereum ETFs
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly considering allowing the issuers of Ethereum ETFs to offer Ether staking.
, by Harvey Hunter
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Fake Crypto Exchange Allegedly Linked to Elon Musk
The Hong Kong SFC has warned the public regarding Quantum AI, an entity allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities by impersonating Elon Musk.
, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong Officials Recommend Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry
The Hong Kong HKSFPA has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.
, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Alert Against Suspicious Crypto Platform HKCEXP
The Hong Kong SFC issued a warning about HKCEXP, an allegedly suspicious crypto exchange and trading platform.
, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong’s Market Regulator Warns Crypto Traders, as Bybit Comes Under Scrutiny
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) cautioned crypto traders about using cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on March 14, defining 11 Bybit products as suspicious investments while listing the exchange among unlicensed operators. Hong Kong SFC’s Warning on Bybit Bybit has...
, by Jimmy Aki
Hong Kong Ends Crypto Exchange License Applications, Noncompliant Platforms to Close by May 31
On February 29, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) closed its crypto licensing portal, setting a May 31 deadline for non-compliant exchanges to cease operations. Exchanges that missed the deadline must shut down by May 31, according to a pop-up message on the Hong Kong SFC...
, by Jimmy Aki
Matrixport Files Virtual Asset Trading License Application with Hong Kong SFC
Matrixport applied for a virtual asset trading license with Hong Kong's securities regulator on Feb. 26. A roster published on the Securities and Futures Commission website showed that the platform's Hong Kong-based branch is called Flying Hippo Technologies. At present, 21 companies have...
, by Shalini Nagarajan
BitForex Halts Withdrawals Without Explanation, Leaves Users in Dark
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange BitForex has faced a complete blackout since suspending its website and trading application on February 23. Users have been unable to initiate withdrawals or access the exchange, which previously boasted over $2 billion in trading volume as of February...
, by Hassan Shittu
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on MEXC for Alleged Crypto Fraud
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission warned the public today of an allegedly fraudulent crypto exchange operating under the name MEXC. In an announcement published on its website, the SFC noted that the fake organization was posing as the "legitimate" crypto exchange with the same...
, by Brian Yue
Hong Kong Authorities Urge Crypto Investors to Verify Licenses
Hong Kong’s securities regulator warned crypto investors on Monday to only use licensed trading platforms and to verify the status of the exchanges they have signed up to. The announcement comes as the deadline approaches for Hong Kong-based virtual asset trading platforms to submit...
, by Shalini Nagarajan
Floki and TokenFi Staking Halted Following Hong Kong Regulatory Concerns
The Floki Inu cryptocurrency team has decided to halt its Floki and TokenFi staking programs in Hong Kong following a warning from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which listedthem as "suspicious investment products."This response comes after the SFC warned users about the...
, by Hassan Shittu
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