Hong Kong SFC to conduct compliance checks on crypto firms
Hong Kong's SFC announces on-site compliance checks on crypto firms after the June 1 licensing deadline, focusing on client asset protection and KYC processes, as the number of license applicants decreases. The post Hong...
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Hong Kong's SFC announces on-site compliance checks on crypto firms after the June 1 licensing deadline, focusing on client asset protection and KYC processes, as the number of license applicants decreases.
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