OKX In Final Stage To Obtain Hong Kong VASP License As Retail Trading Market Grows
Digital asset exchange, OKX has entered the final stage to obtain a Virtual Asset Service Provider License (VASP) in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s pro-crypto stance in 2023 has seen firms apply for licenses to offer multiple cr...
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Hong Kong’s pro-crypto stance in 2023 has seen firms apply for licenses to offer multiple crypto trading services in the country.
At the moment, Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that about 80 firms have shown interest in setting up offices in the country, although full licenses for retail trading services have been issued to HashKey and OSL. ...
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