In January, the SFC tightened regulations by restricting retail investors from accessing crypto spot ETFs, limiting them to professional investors with portfolios of at least 8 million HKD ($1 Million). Then, in October, the SFC updated its rule book to allow a broader range of investors to engage in spot-crypto and ETF investing, stipulating that they pass a knowledge test and meet net worth – though less than the professional investor threshold – requirements.
Crypto gives back gains as macro headwinds overwhelm regulatory optimism
For about 48 hours, crypto had something genuine to celebrate. The CLARITY Act, a landmark piece of stablecoin regulation, cleared...
