CryptocurrenciesHong Kong greenlights retail trading of cryptocurrency
Exchanges can apply for licenses from June 1, approvals expected in second half
A bitcoin ad on a Hong Kong tram in 2021. Hong Kong aims to become a hub of the crypto industry. © AP
ECHO WONG, Nikkei staff writer
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong will allow retail trading of cryptocurrencies as early as the latter half of this year, the Securities and Futures Commission announced on Tuesday, adding that it will accept applications from exchanges to offer such services from June 1.