Hong Kong’s SFC to Tighten Crypto Custody Rule for Exchanges
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has outlined strict custody expectations for all licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in the region.
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong has outlined strict custody expectations for all licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in the region.
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