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Asia's crypto regulatory landscape changed in 2023 with Hong Kong at the lead
As the year comes to a close, the regulatory landscape for the cryptocurrency industry in Asia has seen significant developments with growing momentum. Hong Kong, in particular, has been at the forefront of efforts to establish itself as a hub for crypto and Web3 innovation. The following is a roundup of key crypto developments in Asia this year. In June, Hong Kong officially started its crypto licensing regime for virtual asset trading platforms, allowing licensed exchanges to offer retail trading services. The regulator has granted such licenses to HashKey and OSL. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission in ... (full story)