SFC Hong Kong VASP License license
Overview
The SFC Hong Kong VASP License is a mandatory license issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022. It applies to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) operating in or targeting the Hong Kong market. The license requires compliance with AML/CFT, investor protection, and operational standards.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, SFC Hong Kong VASP License connects to 9 tracked entities, most strongly to Securities and Futures Commission (Hong Kong), HashKey Exchange, OSL.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 9 of 9 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
issued_by | Securities and Futures Commission (Hong Kong) | 95% |
regulates | HashKey Exchange | 95% |
regulates | OSL | 95% |
established_by | Hong Kong AMLO VATP Amendment | 95% |
regulates | Crypto.com | 85% |
revoked_from | HKVAEX | 85% |
regulates | Bullish Hong Kong | 85% |
regulates | Bitstamp | 80% |
regulates | OKX Hong Kong | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the SFC Hong Kong VASP License?
The SFC Hong Kong VASP License is a mandatory license issued by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Ordinance 2022. It applies to virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) operating in or targeting the Hong Kong market.
Which exchanges are regulated by the SFC Hong Kong VASP License?
Exchanges regulated by the SFC Hong Kong VASP License include HashKey Exchange, OSL, Bullish Hong Kong, Crypto.com, and OKX Hong Kong.
What happened to HKVAEX under the SFC Hong Kong VASP License?
The SFC Hong Kong VASP License was revoked from HKVAEX.