SFC, FSTB to introduce mandatory licensing regimes for virtual asset firms
27th May, 2026
Narayani Srinivasan
The Hong Kong regulator has proposed expanding oversight of the cryptocurrency industry with mandatory licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management service providers, marking another major step in the city’s effort to position itself as a regulated digital asset hub.
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