On April 7, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced regulatory guidelines for licensed virtual asset trading platforms and SFC-recognized funds regarding staking services and activities.
On April 10, HashKey Exchange received approval from the SFC, becoming one of the first exchanges in Hong Kong authorized to offer staking services.
The SFC noted, “We recognize the potential benefits of staking in enhancing blockchain security and providing investors returns from virtual assets in a regulated market environment.”
In February, the SFC introduced the “Virtual Asset Development Roadmap” (the “A-S-P-I-Re” framework) to consider expanding virtual asset products, including staking, leverage, and lending services under clear guidelines.
