Hong Kong reverses course on cryptocurrencies with retail ban

Proposal requires exchanges to be licensed and serve only professional investors

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The Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong led an advertising campaign in September to promote awareness of the cryptocurrency. © AP

NARAYANAN SOMASUNDARAM, Nikkei Asia chief banking and financial correspondent

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong looks to stop retail investors from buying and selling cryptocurrencies, as well as require operators of exchanges for such trading to be licensed.

The city said the move would bring its rules targeting money laundering and terrorism financing in line with global standards.

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