Google AI
The Times Australia

Times Media

Kikitrade Halts Savings Products In Hong Kong In Response To SFC Regulations

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 15 December 2022 - Kikitrade, APAC-leading SocialFi platform announces today that the platform will be terminating access of Hong Kong users to flexible savings and locked savings product subscriptions, effective 2022/12/30 in response to the regulatory system regarding assets in the form of digital tokens by The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), taking initiative in securing user assets, while other services such as spot trading, auto invest remain unaffected.



HKsaving-appbannerEN.png

Sean Tao, Co-founder and CEO of Kikitrade said: "It has been one of our top priorities that Kikitrade puts it first of the asset security of our users, we've decided to cease savings product subscription in Hong Kong after careful consideration and communication with the SFC."

Sean emphasized that Kikitrade is working closely with the SFC, as the adjustment of services is to keep the promise made to users in compliance with applicable laws and regulations while conducting business, Kikitrade is echoing to its roots and working towards being listed as a licensed virtual asset trading platform.


Hashtag: #Kikitrade

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Kikitrade

Kikitrade is Asia's leading one-stop social crypto community that serves as a bridge for anyone to start navigating the world of cryptocurrency. The company was founded in 2020 by Everest Ventures Group (EVG), a Web 3 focused venture studio, and received US$12 million in funding after launching in 2021.

Investors include British hedge fund billionaire Alan Howard, renowned blockchain venture capital fund Dragonfly Capital, co-founder of Ethereum Joseph Lubin, and Chairman of Head & shoulders Financial Group Stanley Choi, etc. Animoca Brands, a blockchain game giant with a valuation of more than $5 billion, is Kikitrade's second largest shareholder.

The Kikitrade community has garnered more than 100 investment analysts, key opinion leaders, cryptocurrency ventures' CEOs, etc, who have been actively sharing unique insights and analysis, making the community one of the most vibrant in Asia.

Learn more:

Times Magazine

SpaceX changed spaceflight. Now China is proving reusable rockets are the new battleground.

When SpaceX first landed a Falcon 9 booster vertically on a floating drone ship, many experts desc...

Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid or Electric? Understanding the Differences

Buying a new car has become more complicated than choosing between petrol and diesel. Today's buye...

What Is Fatphobia? Understanding the Debate

The word "fatphobia" has become increasingly common in discussions about health, body image and so...

Technology

SpaceX changed spaceflight. Now Chi…

When SpaceX first landed a Falcon 9 booster vertically on a floating drone ship, many experts desc...

Local News

Fremantle Ports to trial project to…

Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilo...

Culture

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States:…

Thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across the United States in what health au...

Travel

Why Vietnam's Ancient Cave Region Is Bec…

For years, Phong Nha in central Vietnam has attracted adventurous travellers drawn by its spectacu...

The Times Features

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States: Should Au…

Thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across the United States in what health au...

Public Tenders: The Business Opportunity Many Australia…

Winning new customers is one of the biggest challenges facing any business. While many companies c...

Dementia Cases Rise as Australia Ages: Is the Nation Re…

Australia's ageing population is bringing dementia into sharper focus, with health experts and gov...