HK
Hong Kong
Permissive
Asia · East Asia
Last verified: 2026-02-18
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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Framework
Licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms
Effective
2023-06-01
Licensing
Required
Notes
Type 1 and Type 7 licenses required for VA trading. Retail access permitted with safeguards.
Details
Retail trading of Bitcoin permitted for licensed platforms since 2023. Spot Bitcoin ETFs approved 2024. Strict licensing requirements.
Primary Regulator
Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Secondary
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Data Provenance
High(1 source)
Per Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) · 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z
Not Legal Advice
Regulatory status is for educational purposes only. Verify with official sources before making decisions.