Hong Kong opens crypto exchange licensing ahead of retail trading

Hong Kong opens crypto exchange licensing ahead of retail trading

FILE PHOTO: Representations of cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum and DogeCoin are placed on PC motherboard in this illustration taken, June 29, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

Hong Kong took a step toward becoming a cryptocurrency hub on Thursday with the start of applications for licenses to run trading platforms and exchanges.

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