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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission CEO: The framework related to virtual assets must be completed by next year at the latest

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong 01 report, the CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Ashley Alder, stated in an interview that the development of a regulatory framework for virtual asset trading platforms is being advanced, supporting the tokenization of traditional products, and utilizing blockchain and Web3 foundational technologies, with the entire framework expected to be completed at least by next year.Regarding virtual asset trading platforms (VATP), Alder mentioned that the SFC has issued the third license to the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX), with the other two licensed platforms being OSL Exchange and HashKey Exchange. Additionally, there are 11 platforms that are considered applicants for licensing; Alder indicated that the first phase of on-site inspections has been conducted, and requirements have been proposed for these applicants to rectify issues, with the goal of making new progress by the end of the year, including the issuance of licenses in batches.In terms of over-the-counter (OTC) services, Alder stated that the SFC has developed a new licensing regime for cryptocurrency OTC services and their custody services, and is seeking industry opinions.
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