Hashkey Exchange

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved virtual asset staking, and HashKey Exchange has been authorized to launch Ethereum ETF staking services

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) officially announced on April 7 that it has issued regulatory guidelines regarding the provision of staking services to licensed virtual asset trading platforms, as well as guidelines for SFC-recognized funds investing in virtual assets (virtual asset funds) concerning their participation in staking activities. The virtual asset exchange HashKey Exchange received approval from the Hong Kong SFC on April 10 to become one of the first exchanges in Hong Kong authorized to provide staking services.The SFC stated in the announcement, "The SFC recognizes the potential benefits of staking in enhancing the security of blockchain networks and allowing investors to earn returns from virtual assets in a regulated market environment."In February this year, the SFC released the "Virtual Asset Development Roadmap" ("A-S-P-I-Re" framework) and proposed to consider expanding the range of virtual asset products under a regulatory framework, including providing staking, leverage, and lending services under clear guidelines.Terence Pu, Managing Director of HashKey Exchange, stated, "HashKey Exchange has built a staking service system that meets regulatory requirements, taking the lead in providing ETH staking services for spot ETFs, and is actively promoting staking services for all customers.This service relies on HashKey Cloud's excellent node operation capabilities to provide users with secure and compliant staking services. In the near future, investors will not only be able to hold Ethereum ETFs to earn staking returns but also hold ETH directly and earn additional returns through our staking services."

HashKey Group issued an official statement: HashKey Exchange CEO Ong Siu Kee will resign at the end of the year

ChainCatcher news, HashKey Group released an "official statement regarding the appointment of Mr. Livio Weng," stating that HashKey Exchange CEO Livio Weng has formally submitted his resignation to the company several months ago due to personal family reasons.HashKey Group has completed the transition plan and obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for the personnel changes. Mr. Livio Weng will continue to serve until the end of this year to assist in completing all handover work.Mr. Livio Weng stated: "Over the past year, I have been fortunate to witness and participate in the development and growth of HashKey Group and HashKey Exchange. I feel incredibly proud to work alongside such an outstanding team to drive innovation and development in the industry. Due to personal family reasons, I will temporarily bid farewell to HashKey. I thank the company, the team, and industry partners for their continuous support and trust. I believe HashKey Group will continue to lead the industry forward and create brilliance in the future."HashKey Group CEO Xiao Feng stated that Mr. Weng's leadership has driven the construction and development of the exchange, laying the foundation for the group's steady growth in the Hong Kong crypto industry.Previous news, HashKey Group announced that all team token holders (including former employees) must strictly adhere to the token management policy, and employee departures will not trigger early or full unlocking.

Hashkey Exchange won the "Web3 Industry Leader Award" at the 2024 Hong Kong Listed Company Development Summit Forum

ChainCatcher news, the 2024 Hong Kong Listed Companies Development Summit Forum and the 11th "Hong Kong Stock 100" Awards Ceremony, hosted by the Hong Kong Stock 100 Research Center, will be grandly held on November 11, 2024, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre S421. At this event, Hashkey Exchange received the "Web3 Industry Leader Award" in recognition of its outstanding contributions to promoting the development of the Web3 industry and innovation in Hong Kong's fintech sector.This award ceremony is organized by the Hong Kong Stock 100 Research Center, co-organized by Caihua News and Futu Securities, and supported by the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Financial Public Relations Group. This award not only recognizes Hashkey Exchange's leadership position in the Web3 field but also affirms its role in promoting innovation and digital transformation in Hong Kong's financial market. The award for Hashkey Exchange also signifies the increasing influence and competitiveness of Hong Kong in the global fintech sector, while also indicating that the Hong Kong financial market is ushering in new opportunities for digital transformation.It is reported that Hashkey Exchange, as the largest licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong, has surpassed HKD 6.7 billion in asset scale as of November 11, with a cumulative trading volume exceeding HKD 550 billion, and a growth scale of HKD 1.2 billion in the past 10 days.
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