In a move that could cast doubt on 香港的 ambitions to become a global crypto hub, more Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) applicants have withdrawn their applications for licenses to operate in the city.
This follows the news of three crypto exchanges, Gate.HK, OKX, and Huobi, withdrawing their applications earlier. Now, is reporting that the local affiliates of KuCoin, Binance and HTX have also withdrawn their applications, bringing the total number of withdrawals to 10 from 28 applicants.
The withdrawals come as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) 发行通知 saying that crypto exchanges should not serve clients on the mainland. The agency also said that it would conduct on-site inspections of VATPs starting from June 1st. The SFC emphasized that while these deemed-to-be-licensed VATPs have committed to complying with regulations, they still need to demonstrate to the SFC's satisfaction that they have implemented these measures effectively.
美国金融监督委员会警告说,任何不遵守对投资者保护的关键监管要求的行为都会导致待审许可证申请的迅速拒绝.申请获得许可证的截止日期是2024年8月.未完成申请的人将被送出门,并被迫停止在该地区开展业务.
申请人退出VATP的原因并不完全清楚.有人猜测,交易所退出是因为在SFC严格监管制度下获得许可证的困难.其他人认为,交易所可能计划在未来回到香港,一旦他们有更多时间遵守新法规.
现在还要看看剩下的18名加税申请人中有多少人最终会获得许可证. 未来的检查和申请截止日期可能对香港加密货币行业的未来产生重大影响.
Currently, only 哈希键交换 and 其他hold a license to serve retail customers in the city.
