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Breaking: Hong Kong Set to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETFs on April

Published 04/10/2024, 11:59 PM
Updated 04/11/2024, 12:15 AM
© Reuters Breaking: Hong Kong Set to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETFs on April

  • Approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong signals a significant shift in the region’s financial landscape.
  • A limited number of licensed crypto exchanges pose challenges for investors interested in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
  • Successful expedited approval by China Asset Management underscores efforts to meet stringent regulatory criteria.

Hong Kong investors may soon be able to get involved in the crypto-universe with the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This move, expected to be revealed on April 15, marks a significant development in the region’s financial landscape.

Harvest International Asset Management Company and China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., prominent mainland public fund companies, are included as well in the updated list of virtual asset management fund companies, which means that they are now allowed to offer BTC ETFs to the public.

Harvest International was the first to propose a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong back in January, paving the way for others to follow suit. After nearly three months of delib…

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