Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Policy
Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto com
Policy
Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto com
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
For feedback or concerns regarding this content, please contact us at crypto.news@mexc.com
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.
By Jamie Crawley|Edited by Sheldon Reback
Feb 16, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Make us preferred on Google
Hong Kong (Manson Yim/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)
What to know:
- Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted a crypto license to Victory Fintech (VDX).
- There are now 12 approved platforms on the SFC's registry of approved crypto firms.
- The regime has a reputation for being one of the strictest among major financial jurisdictions.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted a crypto license to Victory Fintech (VDX), an affiliate entity of publicly listed financial services firm Victory Securities (8540).
Victory won permission to operate a digital asset trading platform on Friday, according to the SFC's registry of licensed crypto firms, the first addition since June 17 last year.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the State of Crypto Newsletter today. See all newsletters
Sign me up
Hong Kong introduced its current regime for the regulation of companies providing crypto services in 2023, with Hashkey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities the first two parties to receive approval.
There are now 12 approved platforms on the registry, including New York Stock Exchange-listed Bullish (BLSH), which is also the parent company of CoinDesk.
The regime has earned a reputation for being one of the strictest among major financial jurisdictions. Prominent exchanges OKX and Bybit both withdrew their applications for licensing in May 2024.
Hong KongHong Kong Securities and Futures CommissionSFC
More For You
Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught
As U.S. lawmakers consider limits on data and mining facilities because of energy usage, the industry wants to explain that their crypto worries are unfounded.
What to know:
- Crypto investment firm Paradigm has a response to recent policymaker efforts to target bitcoin mining, arguing in a report that they're missing the point.
- Bitcoin miners need cheap electricity and can use it as off-peak times and from inexpensive, renewable sources, according to Paradigm, which has an investment stake in miner Genesis Digital Assets.
Read full story
Latest Crypto News
Crypto mining can help energy volatility, Paradigm responds to policy onslaught
From Wall Street to Web3: This is crypto’s year of integration, Silicon Valley Bank says
Harvard cuts bitcoin exposure by 20%, adds new ether position
Nexo re-enters the U.S. market three years after exiting due to regulatory issues
Bitcoin could fall to $10,000 as U.S. recession risk builds, Mike McGlone says
Hive, Riot earnings reports, Fed rate-decision minutes: Crypto Week Ahead
Top Stories
Strategy says it can survive even if bitcoin drops to $8,000 and will 'equitize' debt
Ether steadies after $540 million sell wave to outperform wider crypto market
Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing
Crypto market drowns in red as bitcoin falls to $68,000
Binance's CZ echoes Consensus panelists on lack of privacy blocking crypto adoption
Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact crypto.news@mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.
You May Also Like
Tron Got Rejected at the Trendline and Is Now Rolling Toward Support – Key Level to Watch
TRX/USDT is trading at $0.2810 on March 3, 2026, after failing to hold above its rising channel and facing rejection beneath descending resistance, with analysts
Share
Ethnews2026/03/03 22:06
The Economics of Self-Isolation: A Game-Theoretic Analysis of Contagion in a Free Economy
Exploring how the costs of a pandemic can lead to a self-enforcing lockdown in a networked economy, analyzing the resulting changes in network structure and the existence of stable equilibria.
Share
Hackernoon2025/09/17 23:00
XRPL Proposal Eyes Hyperliquid-Like Sidechain To Tap $40B Options Market Now
TLDR XRPL proposal targets the $40B BTC and ETH options market dominated by Deribit. The plan supports American-style options and margin, with leverage up to 200x
Share
Coincentral2026/03/03 22:18