ZA Bank Unveils Asia's First Banking Platform for Crypto Trading

ZA 銀行推出亞洲首個加密貨幣交易銀行平台

ZA Bank, Hong Kong's leading digital bank, has become the first in Asia to offer direct Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading services. The service, launched on November 25, 2024, allows both permanent and non-permanent Hong Kong residents to trade these cryptocurrencies with Hong Kong dollars (HKD) and US dollars (USD).

ZA Bank是香港領先的數位銀行，已成為亞洲第一家提供直接比特幣（BTC）和以太坊（ETH）交易服務的銀行。該服務於 2024 年 11 月 25 日推出，允許香港永久居民和非永久居民用港元 (HKD) 和美元 (USD) 交易這些加密貨幣。

Partnership with HashKey Exchange

與 HashKey 交易所合作

ZA Bank's collaboration with HashKey, a reputable cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, ensures that the service complies with local regulations and maintains the highest security standards. Livio Weng, CEO of HashKey Exchange, commends ZA Bank's pioneering role in fintech integration and their shared commitment to regulatory compliance.

ZA Bank 與香港知名加密貨幣交易所 HashKey 的合作，確保服務符合當地法規並維持最高的安全標準。 HashKey Exchange 執行長 Livio Weng 讚揚眾安銀行在金融科技整合方面的先鋒角色以及他們對監管合規的共同承諾。

User Access and Safety

使用者存取和安全

To access the service, users must open an investment account with ZA Bank and complete a risk assessment. This safeguards customers by ensuring they fully understand the volatility of the cryptocurrency market before engaging in trading.

要使用該服務，用戶必須在眾安銀行開設投資帳戶並完成風險評估。這透過確保客戶在參與交易之前充分了解加密貨幣市場的波動性來保護客戶。

Crypto Growth in Hong Kong

香港的加密貨幣成長

Research suggests that the global crypto user base will reach 560 million by mid-2024, representing a 30% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization has surged by 90% to exceed $2.3 trillion. In Hong Kong, a survey by the Hong Kong Association of Banks indicates that 70% of respondents desire banks to offer virtual asset trading services, facilitating easier access to cryptocurrencies.

研究表明，到 2024 年中期，全球加密貨幣用戶群將達到 5.6 億，較上年增長 30%。此外，全球加密貨幣市值飆升90%，超過2.3兆美元。在香港，香港銀行公會的一項調查顯示，70％的受訪者希望銀行提供虛擬資產交易服務，以方便人們更容易獲得加密貨幣。

Trading Fee Structure

交易費用結構

ZA Bank has implemented a few fees for the trading service:

ZA 銀行對交易服務收取了一些費用：

• Entry fee: $70 (HK$600)
• Commission fee: $1.99 (HK$15) per transaction
• Platform fee: 1.5% of transaction amount

However, the bank has announced plans to eliminate the commission fee and reduce the platform fee to 0.8% of the transaction amount by June 2025. This move enhances the service's affordability and accessibility.

入場費：$70 (HK$600) 佣金：每筆交易$1.99 (HK$15) 平台費用：交易金額的1.5% 不過，銀行已宣布計劃在六月前取消佣金，並將平台費用降至交易金額的0.8 % 2025。