OKX Seeks Virtual Asset Trading License from Hong Kong Authorities

• OKX is the first offshore applicant on the Hong Kong SFC's updated list of applicants for licenses to operate virtual asset trading platforms.
• The update to the SFC's list is a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong.
• The list includes the names of seven businesses actively seeking to run cryptocurrency trading platforms in Hong Kong.
• OKX stands out as the first offshore exchange to apply for a compliance license in Hong Kong.
• The SFC's inclusion of platforms on the list does not imply approval of their functionality or reliability.
• Investors are advised to consult the SFC's list of authorized virtual asset trading platforms for verified information.
• The SFC has warned about the risks of trading virtual assets on unregulated platforms, including the seven additional platforms on the list of applicants.

The article provides a neutral tone, presenting information about the update to the SFC's list of applicants for licenses to operate virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong.