Hong Kong’s SFC Launches “A-S-P-I-Re” Roadmap to Shape the Future of Virtual Assets

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 19 February 2025, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) introduced the “A-S-P-I-Re” roadmap, a virtual asset regulatory blueprint. It aims to develop clear licensing frameworks to enable compliant VASPs, OTC trading and custody services...

Hong Kong SFC Convenes First Virtual Asset Consultative Panel Meeting to Develop Virtual Asset Regulatory Framework

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 14 February 2025, Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) convened the inaugural meeting of the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consultative Panel (VACP), a dedicated advisory body for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) in Hong Kong. The HK VACP,...

Hong Kong’s SFC Publishes Circular for Virtual Asset Platform Regulations with Stricter Conduct Standards

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 16 January 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) published “Circular to Licensed Corporations, SFC-licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers and Associated Entities” for Hong Kong based Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs) detailing...

HK SFC Warns Public About Unlicensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform “iSCAT Exchange”

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 13, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 10 January 2025, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC) issued a public warning against an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP) known as International Standard Carbon Assets Technology Co., Limited, or “iSCAT” and “iSCAT Exchange”....

Hong Kong Solicitor Held Guilty of Breaching Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission’s Secrecy Rules

by Theresa Joy Lacatan | Jan 3, 2025 | Blog News, Crypto News

On 2 January 2025, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (HK SFC), announced the conviction against a practicing solicitor for breaching the secrecy provisions under the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance (HK SFO). The Eastern Magistrates’...