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Hong Kong Strengthens Crypto Regulation with New Oversight for OTC Trading

Hong Kong Strengthens Crypto Regulation with New Oversight for OTC Trading
Hong Kong is considering involving the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) to regulate over-the-counter (OTC) virtual asset trading services. This move comes after a significant loss of HK$1.6 billion from crypto scams last year, with physical OTC shops being identified as major facilitators of fraudulent activities. The SFC is working with the government and other regulators to establish a regulatory environment for the virtual assets industry. Hong Kong is also refining its approach to the crypto industry, including approving spot ether ETFs and working on a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

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