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Hong Kong’s first regulated crypto exchange, OSL, launches cryptocurrency trading

Hong Kong’s first regulated crypto exchange, OSL, launches cryptocurrency trading

On Monday, March 15, the institutionally oriented cryptocurrency platform OSL carried out the first real-time trades of digital assets.

OSL holds a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The first real-time trades occurred after a pilot period in which partners and investors participated.

“Trading and custody of digital assets such as Bitcoin can be conducted safely in Hong Kong under the watch of a leading global regulator. This is an important milestone in the ongoing institutional adoption of digital assets on a global scale,” said Wayne Trench, CEO of OSL.

The crypto platform also provides brokerage, custody and SaaS-services. Its operator — a licensed SFC company BC Technology Group. It has undergone an audit by one of the Big Four firms.

In February 2020, Fidelity Investments, the financial holding, invested $14 million in BC Technology Group, becoming the holder of 5.6% of the shares.

Earlier in January 2021, the company increased its investment in the operator OSL — the investment totaled $6.71 million. At that time, Fidelity held 6.29% of BC Technology Group.

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