China Broker Tianfeng Unit Applies for Hong Kong Crypto Licenses
The firm, a wholly owned unit of Shanghai-listed Tianfeng Securities Co., recently applied to Hong Kong's Securities & Futures Commission to provide virtual asset in/out services, enabling investors to deposit and withdraw cryptocurrencies rather than traditional currencies when dealing in virtual assets, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing a private matter.
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