Several local Hong Kong brokerage firms have completed the upgrade to license No. 1, and more institutions may enter the cryptocurrency market in the future
ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, industry insiders directly involved in the virtual asset license application and system integration have revealed that several local Hong Kong brokerages (such as Victory Securities (08540.HK), Ade Securities, etc.) have completed the upgrade of License No. 1. Guotai Junan International is not the only Chinese-funded brokerage applying for a license, and more institutions may join in the future.Brokerages mainly provide "distribution" type trading services, rather than operating proprietary exchanges. Specifically, their model is to establish an Omnibus Account within licensed exchanges, providing clients with trading channels for mainstream compliant cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH through the integration of trading systems, without involving high-risk altcoins or tokens. Currently, the aforementioned local brokerages have launched similar distribution services, and their compliance requirements regarding customer due diligence (KYC), suitability management, and investor education are basically consistent with Guotai Junan International, and all prohibit residents of mainland China from participating in trading.