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9On the 25th of March, with JPEX As the fraud scandal continues to unfold in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (Securities Regulatory Commission )25 He held a press conference on this day and stated that he would further strengthen the release of virtual asset investment information and investor education to enhance public awareness of virtual trading platforms. The China Securities Regulatory Commission stated that it will publish the "List of Applicants for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms". There are currently four institutions on the list of applicants.

according toHong Kong Economic DailyAccording to reports, these four institutions are HKVAX、HKBitEx、Hong Kong BGE Limited and Victory Fintech Company Limited。

The above four institutions are all from Hong Kong, which is different from the previously reported "hot" applications. This also means that none of the local exchanges in the currency circle that previously announced their applications have officially submitted their applications.

HKVAX

HKVAX（ Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange) exchange is one step ahead of the other three, saying it has received in-principle approval from the Securities and Futures Commission. On August 11, a press release on its official website stated that the regulatory agency’s final approval will allow the company to provide Category 1 products to customers. (Securities issuance )and Category 7 (Automated trading services ) regulated activities. Once the regulatory process is completed, HKVAX Three core products will be provided to users - OTC brokerage, institutional-grade trading platform and custody solutions.

HKVAX Co-founder and operating director Fok Zhaoliang revealed that it has taken them three years to apply for a license. It is expected that it will take half a year at the earliest to obtain a formal license.In addition, the official website shows HKVAX There are three founders. Among them, CEO Wu Weiliang was the managing director of CITIC Futures International Department and is currently the chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce ( HKGCC） Deputy Chairman of the Financial and Treasury Services Committee.

Victory Fintech Company Limited

Victory Digital Technology ( Victory Fintech Company Limited） It is a company invested by Shengli Securities, an established local securities firm. The company's executive directors include Gao Juan, chairman of the Hong Kong Securities Association.

Victory Securities has been active in virtual asset investment in recent years and holds the Securities Regulatory Commission No. 1 (Virtual Asset Trading), No. 4 (Virtual Asset Consulting Services) and No. 9 (Virtual Asset Asset Management Services) licenses. On its virtual asset-related introduction page, it even says “Buy stocks and coins.OneSo simple” slogan. In addition, March 8, 2023 OSL It has announced a strategic partnership with Victory Securities.

recently,Victory Securities official websiteAnnounces its virtual asset trading APP As "the first compliant virtual asset trading application in Hong Kong's financial market", the first phase of cryptocurrency trading services for professional investors is provided by OSL supply.

HKbitEX

According to official website information, HKbitEX Founded in 2019, it was founded by a number of former senior executives of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including founder Gao Han. 2020, HKbitEX Successfully completed 10 million US dollars A2 This round of financing was provided by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong listed company Anling International Axion Global Investment Limited and Hanwha Asset Management ( Hanwha Asset Management） Lead investment.

According to the official website, HKbitEX“ We are committed to providing a compliant and regulated digital asset spot trading platform and over-the-counter trading platform for global professional investors. It is one of the first institutions in the Asia-Pacific region to apply for a virtual asset trading platform license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission."

HKBGE

HKBGE It is HKE Holdings Limited Subsidiary company established on April 19, 2021. HKBGE Wholly owned HKBGE TSP Limited，HKBGE TSP Limited Already implemented in September 2021 based on AMLO get TCSP License (Trust or Company Service Provider License) for HKBGE The trading platform provides virtual asset custody services.

according toHong Kong Economic Dailyreport, HKBGE parent company HKE Holdings The market value is approximately 2.3 billion yuan, and the company’s chairman and major shareholder is 31-year-old Lian Haomin. Lian Haomin participated in the Hong Kong Election Committee election in 2021 and was automatically elected. In 2022, he filed a liquidation petition with China Evergrande (03333) in the High Court, which attracted the attention of domestic media. Some speculated that he is known as the "Gambling King on the High Seas" Lian Zhuozhao's son, but has not been confirmed.

HKBGE Director and Chief Executive Officer Ouyang Jiannan is HashKey Digital Asset Group One of the founding members and has served since 2018 HashKey Head of strategic planning and chief operating officer of its SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform. According to the latest Companies Registry information, HK BGE There are currently only two directors, including Ou Jinpei and Ji Denna, who are the company's operations director and business development director respectively. The company's website is currently only open to invited professional investors.

HKBGE is applying for a virtual asset trading platform license. The company's chief legal director, Liming Jun, said that the company spent about 1 to 2 years applying for the license. It is currently in the receipt confirmation stage. The next stage is approval in principle, and refer to the licensed companies. Based on the experience, a license can be obtained within 4 to 6 months after obtaining approval in principle.

It is reported that the China Securities Regulatory Commission will also release multiple lists of virtual asset trading platforms, including the "List of Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms", the "List of Closed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms" and the "List of Virtual Asset Trading Platforms Treated as Licensed" . In addition, the China Securities Regulatory Commission will publish a dedicated list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms on its website.

It is worth mentioning that previously HTX Global consultant Justin Sun is acceptingCoinDesk interviewWhen it means, HTX Expected at 6 ~12Obtained a Hong Kong license within months. As of now, HTX No latest progress has been disclosed.

9On March 25, according toOKX Chinese TwitterIt said it currently plans to submit a formal application before the end of October.