Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong
Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong
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Cryptocurrency exchanges warn Hong Kong’s new rules will drive retail investors onto unregulated platforms

  • Hong Kong’s proposed rules on licensing virtual money platforms could encourage financial crime, said the industry body Global Digital Finance (GDF)
  • Proposal also widens due diligence on politically exposed persons to include officials from mainland China

Topic |   Bitcoin
Georgina Lee
Georgina Lee

Updated: 9:35pm, 16 Feb, 2021

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Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong
Hugo Zheng, Manager of ixfintech demonstrates how to use a pre-provided paper wallet + QR code to buy bitcoin for giving away as laisee, or hongbao on 8 February 2021. Photo: Felix Wong
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