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Hong Kong’s regulatory heat forces crypto exchange FTX to move

September 24, 2021 by Sahana Kiran

Hong Kong’s latest regulatory turnover has caused an array of platforms to flee from the region. Prominent cryptocurrency exchange, FTX was the latest to move away.

This year was all about regulations in the crypto-verse. Even though the crypto market started out to steer away from the harsh regulatory system put forth by centralized entities, the digital asset market succumbed to this regulative society. Just as the value of the market began surging, regulators across the globe started taking a keen interest in the industry. This further pushed several crypto platforms to shut shop or even turn into a centralized firm.

Hong Kong was one such region that began overseeing its crypto scene. With newly established regulations, crypto platforms in the region were obligated to abide by it or close shop. Crypto derivative platform, FTX took another route and decided to relocate from HK.

Hong Kong bids adieu to FTX

In a recent tweet, Colin Wu Chinese crypto-journalist revealed that FTX had shifted its headquarters from Hong Kong to Nassau in the Bahamas. The tweet read,

Another important news is that FTX announced that its headquarters has moved from Hong Kong and moved to Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, because its regulatory environment is more friendly than Hong Kong.

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) September 24, 2021

This moe was directly linked to the harsh regulatory climate in the region. Nassau which is the capital of the Bahamas is reportedly more crypto-friendly and the chances of FTX thriving in the Bahamas was higher.

Just a couple of days ago, the crypto exchange noted that its subsidiary, FTX Digital Markets had garnered a registration from the Securities and Exchange Commission of the region. Not only did this open the doors for new opportunities but it also paves the way for the crypto platform’s growth.

Ryan Salame was appointed as FTX Digital Markets’ CEO. Salame was previously serving as the Head of OTC at Alameda Research. Speaking about this shift and his new position, Salame said,

“I’m excited to plant the flag for FTX in The Bahamas. The relationship we have fostered with local regulators culminating with us being authorized under the framework offered through the DARE Act, gives me confidence that we’ll be able to work closely with regulators to make sure our offerings are compliant in multiple jurisdictions.”

Filed Under: News, Fintech, World Tagged With: ftx, Hong kong

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