Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission CEO Ashley Alder: Licensing for virtual asset trading platforms will be announced by the end of the year

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Radio website, the CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Ashley Alder, reiterated in an interview that there will be announcements regarding the licensing of virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong by the end of the year. However, there was no response on whether there are platforms that have been "considered for licensing" but do not meet the standards after review. The report will disclose common issues found when platforms apply for licenses.