Hong Kong central bank warns against crypto firms using banking terms
The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed "crypto banks" are not protected by the region's deposit protection scheme.
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The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed "crypto banks" are not protected by the region's deposit protection scheme.
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