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Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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The filing comes a few weeks after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong regulator may approve multiple spot ETFs like the US SEC did to level the playing ground. Several Hong Kong financial entities, including Venture Smart Financial Holdings, have shown interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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China\u2019s asset manager, Harvest Global Investments, has reportedly filed<\/a> for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Local reports indicate that SFC intends to speed up the approval of the spot ETFs, with the first product expected to go live after the Spring Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filing comes a few weeks after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong regulator may approve multiple spot ETFs like the US SEC did to level the playing ground. Several Hong Kong financial entities, including Venture Smart Financial Holdings, have shown interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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  • The spot Bitcoin ETF comes after similar approvals in the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    China\u2019s asset manager, Harvest Global Investments, has reportedly filed<\/a> for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Local reports indicate that SFC intends to speed up the approval of the spot ETFs, with the first product expected to go live after the Spring Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The filing comes a few weeks after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong regulator may approve multiple spot ETFs like the US SEC did to level the playing ground. Several Hong Kong financial entities, including Venture Smart Financial Holdings, have shown interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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  • Asset manager Harvest Global Investments made the filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The spot Bitcoin ETF comes after similar approvals in the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    China\u2019s asset manager, Harvest Global Investments, has reportedly filed<\/a> for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Local reports indicate that SFC intends to speed up the approval of the spot ETFs, with the first product expected to go live after the Spring Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The filing comes a few weeks after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong regulator may approve multiple spot ETFs like the US SEC did to level the playing ground. Several Hong Kong financial entities, including Venture Smart Financial Holdings, have shown interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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    • Asset manager Harvest Global Investments made the filing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The spot Bitcoin ETF comes after similar approvals in the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      China\u2019s asset manager, Harvest Global Investments, has reportedly filed<\/a> for a spot Bitcoin ETF with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Local reports indicate that SFC intends to speed up the approval of the spot ETFs, with the first product expected to go live after the Spring Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The filing comes a few weeks after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Reports indicate that the Hong Kong regulator may approve multiple spot ETFs like the US SEC did to level the playing ground. Several Hong Kong financial entities, including Venture Smart Financial Holdings, have shown interest in a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      See Related: Hong Kong Invests Over $6.4M Into Web 3 Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hong Kong Is Attractive Due To Its Pro-Crypto Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The filing of the first spot Bitcoin ETF underlines Hong Kong\u2019s growing role as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction<\/a>. In 2023, the city\u2019s regulator, SFC, issued crypto-related regulations, allowing retail and institutional investors to participate more in digital asset activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hong Kong\u2019s crypto friendliness sharply contrasts China\u2019s hard stance on the asset class. Many other countries globally maintain a cautious approach to the asset class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Crypto exchanges also maintain a keen eye on Hong Kong as the city positions itself as a digital asset hub<\/a> in Asia. In May 2023, Huobi Exchange began offering retail trading services after submitting a license request to the Hong Kong regulator. Gate.io has also applied for a virtual asset license with SFC.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Hong Kong\u2019s Regulator Receives The Initial Filing For The First Spot Bitcoin ETF","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hong-kongs-regulator-receives-the-initial-filing-for-the-first-spot-bitcoin-etf","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-31 01:07:46","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-30 14:07:46","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=15167","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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