Interactive Brokers Hong Kong receives license to trade virtual assets
In a post made Nov. 23 on LinkedIn, David Friedland, the Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region for Interactive Brokers, shares an early announcement of a Hong Kong license approval. The license is said to allow retail clients to trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). A surge in activity The recent announcement from Victory Securities coincides with a rush in crypto industry activity in Hong Kong, which has emerged as a focal point for crypto-related endeavors, attracting numerous companies seeking local licensing. David Friedland LinkedIn Post | Source: LinkedIn Notably, in August of this year, Hashkey secured the distinction of being the first crypto exchange in Hong Kong to obtain a specific license permitting the offering of crypto assets to retail investors. Friedland shares that an official announcement from the company should come available soon. You might also like: Victory Securities gains approval by Hong Kong SFC The race continues News of Inte...