As the clock ticks towards the end of the transition period, Hong Kong’s crypto landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Investors are now at a crucial juncture, facing an ultimatum set by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC). Notably, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a stern reminder, urging investors to scrutinize the regulatory standing of virtual asset trading platforms.

隨著過渡期即將結束，香港的加密貨幣格局正在發生翻天覆地的變化。投資者現在正處於關鍵時刻，面臨證監會發出的最後通牒。值得注意的是，證券及期貨事務監察委員會（證監會）已發出嚴厲提醒，敦促投資人仔細審查虛擬資產交易平台的監管狀況。

Meanwhile, this move is part of Hong Kong’s regulatory overhaul, emphasizing the need for licensed platforms to ensure investor protection.

同時，此舉是香港監管改革的一部分，強調需要持牌平台以確保投資者保護。

Hong Kong Unveils Ultimatum For Crypto Investors

香港向加密貨幣投資者發出最後通牒

In a bid to navigate this regulatory maze, the SFC advises investors to meticulously check the “List of Licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms” and the “List of Applicants for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms.” Platforms on the licensed list are officially sanctioned by the CSRC. Meanwhile, the applicants list comprises platforms in Hong Kong that have submitted license applications on or before February 29, 2024.

為了因應這個監管迷宮，證監會建議投資人仔細檢查「持牌虛擬資產交易平台名單」和「虛擬資產交易平台申請人名單」。許可名單上的平台均獲得中國證監會的正式認可。同時，申請人名單包括在2024年2月29日或之前提交執照申請的香港平台。

Notably, according to SFC, the investors must act swiftly, as the transitional arrangements indicate that virtual asset trading platforms failing to submit a license application by February 29, 2024, will be required to cease operations in Hong Kong by May 31, 2024. A key date to mark on the calendar is March 1, 2024, when the regulatory landscape is set to witness significant changes.

值得注意的是，證監會表示，投資者必須迅速採取行動，因為過渡安排表明，未能在2024 年2 月29 日之前提交牌照申請的虛擬資產交易平台將被要求在2024 年5 月31 日之前停止在香港的營運。日曆上值得標記的關鍵日期是 2024 年 3 月 1 日，屆時監管環境將發生重大變化。

In addition, the traders are strongly advised to conduct periodic checks on the regulatory status of their chosen platforms. If a platform is not on the approved lists, necessary preparations, such as account closure or transferring to a licensed platform, should be made before the looming May 31, 2024 deadline.

此外，強烈建議交易者定期檢查其所選平台的監管狀況。如果平台不在批准名單上，則應在​​即將到來的2024年5月31日截止日期之前做好必要的準備工作，例如關閉帳戶或轉移到許可平台。

In other words, the SFC urges investors to trade exclusively on SFC-licensed platforms, highlighting the risks associated with unlicensed platforms, where investor protection may be compromised.

換句話說，證監會敦促投資者只在證監會發牌的平台上進行交易，這突顯了與無牌平台相關的風險，投資者的保護可能會受到損害。

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Legal Implications and Criminal Offenses

法律影響與刑事犯罪

The regulatory overhaul is backed by legal ramifications. According to the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Ordinance, virtual asset trading platforms must submit license applications by February 29, 2024, to continue operations in Hong Kong beyond June 1, 2024. Failure to comply could result in criminal offenses, both for operating without a license and actively promoting services to Hong Kong investors without proper authorization.

監管改革得到了法律後果的支持。根據《反洗錢條例》，虛擬資產交易平台必須在 2024 年 2 月 29 日之前提交牌照申請，才能在 2024 年 6 月 1 日之後繼續在香港運營。不遵守規定可能會導致刑事犯罪，包括運營未經適當授權，主動向香港投資者推銷服務。

Meanwhile, investors are cautioned against assuming that platforms on the “List of Virtual Asset Trading Platform Applicants” are licensed or regulated by the CSRC. These platforms may face rejection or return of their applications, potentially leading to closure and inclusion in the “List of Closed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms.”

同時，投資人請勿假設「虛擬資產交易平台申請人名單」上的平台已取得中國證監會許可或受中國證監會監管。這些平台的申請可能會被拒絕或退回，從而可能導致關閉並被列入「關閉的虛擬資產交易平台清單」。

As Hong Kong braces for a new era in crypto regulation, investors are tasked with informed decision-making. The imminent deadline and legal implications underscore the need for due diligence and adherence to the evolving regulatory framework to secure a stable crypto investment landscape in the region.

隨著香港準備迎接加密貨幣監管的新時代，投資者的任務是做出明智的決策。迫在眉睫的最後期限和法律影響凸顯了盡職調查和遵守不斷發展的監管框架的必要性，以確保該地區穩定的加密貨幣投資環境。

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