Swiss Bank SEBA Gets in-principle Approval From Hong Kong Regulators to Offer Crypto Services
Crypto-friendly Swiss-based SEBA Bank has successfully obtained an approval-in-principle (AIP) from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, bringing it one step closer to offering crypto services in the...
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The AIP signals a pivotal moment for SEBA Hong Kong, the bank's regional subsidiary, as it paves the way for the acquisition of an official license upon meeting SFC's stipulated conditions....
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