The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the Police Force have established a joint task force for virtual asset trading platforms
ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission have established a dedicated task force to enhance cooperation in monitoring and investigating illegal activities related to virtual asset trading platforms. This task force was formed after a high-level meeting held by both parties on September 28, 2023, and is composed of representatives from the Police Force's Commercial Crime Bureau, Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, as well as the Securities and Futures Commission's Regulatory Enforcement Division and Institutional Division.
The purpose of the task force is to facilitate information sharing related to suspicious activities and violations concerning virtual asset trading platforms; implement a risk assessment mechanism for suspicious virtual asset trading platforms; and strengthen coordination and cooperation in related investigations.