Crypto Exchange Binance Ceases Hong Kong Futures As Regulatory Pressure Piles Up
Crypto Exchange Binance has announced that users from Hong Kong can no longer create new futures accounts. Crypto Exchange Binance Haults New Hong Kong Futures Accounts Binance announced today in a blog post on its website that the crypto exchange is winding down derivative trading in Hong Kong. The announcement explains: As the market leader, […]
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While crypto exchange Binance continues to face crackdowns from several different countries, it’s looking likely that stock tokens may be behind this. Hong Kong And Lithuania Become The Latest To Crackdown On Binance On Friday, Hong Kong’s market regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned the crypto exchange in a press release. The commission […]