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HashKey Becomes the First Licensed Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong to Serve Retail Users

HashKey, a crypto exchange based in Hong Kong, has landed a license update from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, allowing it to offer its services to retail users. This makes HashKey the first licensed crypto trading exchange in the city to serve retail investors. Hong Kong has been making efforts to establish itself as a global crypto hub, including attracting mainland China crypto funds and considering the testing of a digital dollar in its mortgage market.

HashKey, a crypto exchange based in Hong Kong, has landed a license update from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, allowing it to offer its services to retail users. This makes HashKey the first licensed crypto trading exchange in the city to serve retail investors. Hong Kong has been making efforts to establish itself as a global crypto hub, including attracting mainland China crypto funds and considering the testing of a digital dollar in its mortgage market.

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