The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has authorized licensed cryptocurrency exchange platforms to connect their order books with overseas platforms.
This move, announced in a circular on Monday, aims to integrate local investors directly into global liquidity pools, promising better prices and more efficient trading.
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The change marks a departure from Hong Kong's current insular model. In another circular, the SFC also relaxed rules for offering certain tokens to professional investors.
These regulatory updates signal Hong Kong's continued push to cement its status as a leading digital asset hub amid growing international competition.