Securities and Futures Commission

FameEX Steers Towards Compliance Aims to Lead Cryptocurrency Innovation Wave

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Web3, Rights, SFC, Thought, VASP, Fame, Securities and Futures Commission, Growth, Environment, Cryptocurrency

The new licensing system, effective from June 1st 2024, is set to serve as a significant accelerator for FameEX's regulatory compliance operations.

Key Points: 
  • The new licensing system, effective from June 1st 2024, is set to serve as a significant accelerator for FameEX's regulatory compliance operations.
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    "Compliance and innovation are cornerstones of our growth strategy," says Lee BoonGin, founder of FameEX.
  • FameEX's Approach to Ethical Cryptocurrency Practices: Do the Right Thing
    FameEX reiterates its commitment to maintaining an ethical stance in cryptocurrency practices.
  • As part of its user-oriented approach, FameEX aims to minimize user trading risks and create a fair and free trading environment.

JPEX Announces Partnership with Hong Kong-listed Company, Synertone

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Bitcoin, International Marxist Group, Maintenance, Partnership, Radio World, USDT, Securities and Futures Commission, Ecosystem, Radio, Cryptocurrency

The joint venture will rely on JPEX for the continued operation and maintenance of the VATP.

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  • The joint venture will rely on JPEX for the continued operation and maintenance of the VATP.
  • It will piggyback on the digital currency trading platform’s substantial presence in Hong Kong's asset market and its firm regulatory compliance.
  • JPEX will apply to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission for the necessary licenses to operate a VATP in the region.
  • Per the details of the joint venture, it will apply for new regulatory permits to undertake the task of a VATP operator in the Hong Kong region.

Waton Securities International Hong Kong Headquarters Relocates: Embarking on a New Journey to the Future

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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HONG KONG, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6, 2023, Waton Securities International Limited (hereafter "Waton Securities") officially relocated its Hong Kong headquarters to Suites 3605-06, 36th Floor, Tower 6, The Gateway, Harbour City, Kowloon.

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  • HONG KONG, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6, 2023, Waton Securities International Limited (hereafter "Waton Securities") officially relocated its Hong Kong headquarters to Suites 3605-06, 36th Floor, Tower 6, The Gateway, Harbour City, Kowloon.
  • Founded in Hong Kong in 1989, Waton Securities holds licenses 1/4/5/9 issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, boasting 33 years of experience in the securities industry.
  • Waton Securities' core businesses encompass securities brokerage, asset management, investment consulting, and one-stop SaaS (Broker Cloud) services for the securities industry.
  • Kai Zhou and Waton Securities International's vision have remained unaltered: in the past decade, Hong Kong's securities industry has empowered China to invest overseas, and in the next decade, Waton Securities will facilitate the global investors to invest China.

Synertone enters into a joint venture for the operation and licensing of a virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Maintenance, Communication, Food, Cayman, Blockchain, Policy, Stock exchange, Research, Motherboard, Securities and Futures Commission, Mining, Natural gas, City, Hong Kong Government Gazette, Cryptocurrency, Property management

HONG KONG, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synertone Communication Corporation (stock code: 1613) ("Synertone" or "Group") is pleased to announce that it has entered into binding documentation to establish a joint venture for the operation and licensing of a virtual asset trading platform ("VATP") in Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synertone Communication Corporation (stock code: 1613) ("Synertone" or "Group") is pleased to announce that it has entered into binding documentation to establish a joint venture for the operation and licensing of a virtual asset trading platform ("VATP") in Hong Kong.
  • In accordance with the new VATP licensing regime that commenced on 1 June 2023, the Operator is permitted to continue to operate the VATP in Hong Kong.
  • The Hong Kong Government's latest policy initiative is to develop Hong Kong into a leading global hub for web3 and virtual asset-related activities.
  • The Group has also been engaged in data centre business in Hong Kong since 2021 which involves the rental and maintenance services for computer equipment and service robots located in Hong Kong.

Oasis Names Thomas Atkinson to Advisory Council

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is pleased to announce that Thomas Atkinson has joined its Advisory Council.

Key Points: 
  • Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is pleased to announce that Thomas Atkinson has joined its Advisory Council.
  • From 1996 to 2001 he held progressively senior positions with the Toronto Stock Exchange, including Vice President of Regulation Services.
  • Mr. Atkinson is a frequent speaker and lecturer on topics related to securities regulation, compliance, ethics, management, leadership, and other related topics.
  • “Tom is an experienced leader in global capital markets and international securities market regulation,” said Seth Fischer, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Oasis.

TRON MainNet Celebrates Fifth Anniversary and Stands Now as the Preferred Global Blockchain

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
TRON, Tether, DIDS, Blockchain, NFT, USDJ, USDC, SFC, Decentralized finance, TUSD, USDT, Securities and Futures Commission, Commerce, Dominica, TVL, Security (finance), Ecosystem, Commonwealth, Cryptocurrency, Ethereum

June 8, 2023 / Geneva, Switzerland / – It’s been five years since the day in late May 2018 when the TRON MainNet emerged.

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  • June 8, 2023 / Geneva, Switzerland / – It’s been five years since the day in late May 2018 when the TRON MainNet emerged.
  • Impressing the industry with one achievement after another, it has grown into the global leader among all public chains.
  • Five years into the launch of its MainNet, TRON now has over 165M users worldwide and has processed more than 5.7B transactions.
  • An essential player in propelling the global digital economy forward, TRON strives to empower decentralized commerce and community for every person on the planet.

Oasis Names Junichi Maruyama to Advisory Council

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is pleased to announce that Junichi Maruyama has joined its Advisory Council.

Key Points: 
  • Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is pleased to announce that Junichi Maruyama has joined its Advisory Council.
  • Mr. Maruyama joins current Oasis Advisory Council members including Masaharu Hino, the former Commissioner of the Japan FSA, and Martin Wheatley, the former Chief Executive Officer of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
  • Maruyama is a leader in financial market regulation and international affairs in Japan,” said Seth Fischer, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Oasis.
  • “I am excited to join Oasis’s Advisory Council and contribute to Oasis’s efforts in the Japanese market.”

Huobi Set to Launch Trading Service in Hong Kong

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
SFC, BTC, Ecosystem, ETH, Securities and Futures Commission, HK, Cryptocurrency, Tutoring, Huobi

Singapore / May 26, 2023 / Huobi announced the launch of Huobi HK and stated that they will provide cryptocurrency trading services to users in HK.

Key Points: 
  • Singapore / May 26, 2023 / Huobi announced the launch of Huobi HK and stated that they will provide cryptocurrency trading services to users in HK.
  • Huobi HK will play a significant role in driving Hong Kong towards becoming the global hub for Web3.
  • It is worth noting that during this year's Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Huobi became a significant contributor to Hong Kong's first Web3 ecosystem fund.
  • Additionally, Huobi is actively preparing to apply for a cryptocurrency trading license in Hong Kong.

BitMart Exchange Expands in Hong Kong with New Crypto Trading Platform

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Ethereum, Litecoin, ETH, LTC, SFC, Government, VASP, Cryptocurrency and crime, Securities and Futures Commission, Growth, Security (finance), BTC, Environment, HK, Cryptocurrency, Property management, Bitcoin

The BitMart Hong Kong (HK) aspires to establish itself as a leader in the digital asset landscape in Hong Kong, offering diversified trading solutions to experienced traders and newcomers venturing into the realm of cryptocurrencies.

Key Points: 
  • The BitMart Hong Kong (HK) aspires to establish itself as a leader in the digital asset landscape in Hong Kong, offering diversified trading solutions to experienced traders and newcomers venturing into the realm of cryptocurrencies.
  • Currently, BitMart Hong Kong (HK) supports spot trading of prominent digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC).
  • BitMart has maintained a substantial presence and provided trading services to users in Hong Kong since the year of 2018.
  • Sheldon Xia, the Founder and CEO of BitMart, expressed, "The primary objective of BitMart Hong Kong (HK) is to provide users with a secure and compliant trading environment.

TRON MainNet's Fifth Anniversary: A Landmark in the Rise of a World-Leading Public Chain

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Finance, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Professional Services, Technology, TRON, Ethereum, Tether, Paul Ecke Ranch, DIDS, Partnership, USDJ, USDC, Policy, SFC, Sint Maarten, TUSD, Web 3.0, TRX, Non-fungible token, USDT, Securities and Futures Commission, Justin Sun, Deutsch, TVL, Security (finance), Ecosystem

Impressing the industry with one achievement after another, it has grown into a leading public chain in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Impressing the industry with one achievement after another, it has grown into a leading public chain in the world.
  • Against the ever-fiercer competition among public chains around the world, TRON has stood out with its second-to-none performance, scalability, and security, attracting masses of developers and users worldwide.
  • As a top-tier public chain with a Chinese background, TRON has promised full support for Hong Kong's efforts to develop Web 3.0.
  • TRON was founded by Justin Sun in 2017, and its MainNet went live on May 31, 2018.