Bitcoin ATMs operated by Coinhero are seen in Hong Kong. Only licensed virtual asset providers will be allowed to offer services when new rules come into place in June. Photo: Bloomberg
Bitcoin ATMs operated by Coinhero are seen in Hong Kong. Only licensed virtual asset providers will be allowed to offer services when new rules come into place in June. Photo: Bloomberg

Virtual assets: Hong Kong retail investors will only have access to ‘highly liquid’ products, SFC’s new boss Julia Leung says

  • A consultation paper on virtual assets will be issued in this quarter and new licensing rules for virtual assets platforms will come into effect in June, Julia Leung said
  • The SFC will also work with the Hong Kong stock exchange on another consultation to allow listed companies to disclose climate risks

Bitcoin ATMs operated by Coinhero are seen in Hong Kong. Only licensed virtual asset providers will be allowed to offer services when new rules come into place in June. Photo: Bloomberg
Bitcoin ATMs operated by Coinhero are seen in Hong Kong. Only licensed virtual asset providers will be allowed to offer services when new rules come into place in June. Photo: Bloomberg
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