The Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the HKMA) issued updated guidance for intermediaries distributing virtual asset-related products and/or offering virtual asset dealing or advisory services. The HKMA and the Hong Kong Insurance Authority have also published separate circulars on regulatory approaches in relation to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.
HK SFC Licenses Four Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Under Streamlined Licensing Process & Issues Circular
UK FCA Publishes Consultation Paper on Private Stock Market PISCES to Transform UK Capital Access
UK FCA Publishes Discussion Paper DP24/4 Seeking Feedback on Strengthening Transparency and Market Integrity in Crypto Markets
US SEC Publishes Mandatory Electronic Filing and Website Disclosures for Financial Forms and Reports and Updates to FOCUS Reports
ASIC Sues Binance Australia Derivatives for Misclassifying Retail Clients and Consumer Protection Failures