Securities and Futures Commission

Japan’s FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report

The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

News  ·  13 January 2021

Hong Kong’s First Regulator-Approved Bitcoin Fund Targets $100M Raise

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved a bitcoin index fund from Arrano Capital, one aimed solely at institutional investors.

News  ·  20 April 2020
Regulation

Global Crypto Framework Needed to Stop ‘Regulatory Arbitrage,’ Watchdog Warns

Hong Kong’s securities regulator says the world needs a united response to stablecoins like Libra to avoid firms setting up in laxer jurisdictions.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 November 2019
Exchanges

Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2018
Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Issues Warning on Bitcoin Futures

A Hong Kong finance regulator has published a new circular on bitcoin futures contracts and other cryptocurrency-related investment products.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Regulation

Hong Kong Regulator Warns ICO Tokens May Be Securities

The Hong Kong securities regulator, the SFC, has announced that tokens issued via initial coin offerings may be classified as securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017