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Hong KongHong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission regulates securities and futures markets. SFC-licensed brokers must maintain minimum paid-up capital and segregate client assets, providing a high standard of investor protection in one of Asia's key financial centres.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on the SFC public register.
Interactive Brokers offers real cryptocurrency ownership (not CFDs) on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select altcoins via its regulated IBKR platform, backed by SEC, FINRA, and FCA oversight, making it one of the safest regulated routes to crypto for sophisticated investors.
Saxo Bank offers cryptocurrency CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select major tokens via SaxoTraderGO, backed by Danish banking regulation and institutional-grade custody, though the selection is narrow and CFD-only with no real coin ownership.
SFC is classified as a Tier 1 crypto regulator. Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
We currently list 2 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under SFC. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
SFC is based in Hong Kong and covers the Hong Kong jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 crypto regulator, it requires exchanges to hold client assets separately, maintain capital reserves, and meet ongoing compliance obligations, comparable to MiFID II standards for traditional finance.
Visit the official SFC website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
SFC regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange’s own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.
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