🚀 Major Crypto Exchanges Withdraw License Applications In Hong Kong
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According to Odaily, several major international virtual asset trading platforms have recently withdrawn their license applications in Hong Kong. Gu Ronghui, co-founder of CertiK and a member of the Web 3.0 Development Task Force, emphasized that the Hong Kong government should prioritize regulating existing major stakeholders in the virtual currency industry. He suggested that encouraging these stakeholders to move towards compliance would have a more significant impact on the industry.
Gu's comments come amid discussions about the potential entry of Circle, the world's second-largest stablecoin issuer, into the Hong Kong market. He noted that CertiK could assist in verifying Circle's reserves in other regions, should the company decide to expand its operations to Hong Kong. This development highlights the ongoing regulatory challenges and opportunities within the virtual asset sector as governments and companies navigate the evolving landscape.#Crypto #Exchanges #LicenseApplications #HongKong #VirtualAssets #Regulation #Compliance #Web3 #Stablecoin #Circle #CertiK #IndustryChallenges #MarketExpansion
🚀 Hong Kong Monetary Authority Receives 36 Stablecoin License Applications
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According to Foresight News, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced that it received 36 applications for stablecoin licenses by September 30. These applications come from a diverse range of institutions, including banks and technology companies. The HKMA plans to review these applications under the Stablecoin Ordinance, aiming to issue the first batch of licenses early next year. Initially, only a few licenses will be granted. Previously, the HKMA had encouraged interested parties to contact them by August 31 and submit their applications by September 30.#HongKongMonetaryAuthority #Stablecoin #LicenseApplications #StablecoinOrdinance #HKMA #FinancialRegulation #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Licensing