Circular to Licensed Corporations and Registered Institutions on Bitcoin futures contracts and cryptocurrency-related investment products

Phone: 650.723.2465
Fax: 650.725.0253

Type: Regulation
Date: 12/11/2017
Agency: Securities and Futures Commission
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong
Type of Law: Federal
Status: Existing
Official URL: External link

This circular serves to remind intermediaries of the legal and regulatory requirements for providing to Hong Kong investors any financial services in relation to Bitcoin futures contracts (“Bitcoin Futures”) and other cryptocurrency-related investment products. Investors are also reminded of the risks associated with these products.