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.

随着过渡期即将结束，香港的加密货币格局正在发生翻天覆地的变化。投资者现在正处于关键时刻，面临中国证监会发出的最后通牒。值得注意的是，证券及期货事务监察委员会（证监会）已发出严厉提醒，敦促投资者仔细审查虚拟资产交易平台的监管状况。

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

与此同时，此举是香港监管改革的一部分，强调需要持牌平台以确保投资者保护。

Hong Kong Unveils Ultimatum For Crypto Investors

香港向加密货币投资者发出最后通牒

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.

为了应对这个监管迷宫，证监会建议投资者仔细检查“持牌虚拟资产交易平台名单”和“虚拟资产交易平台申请人名单”。许可名单上的平台均获得中国证监会的正式认可。同时，申请人名单包括在2024年2月29日或之前提交牌照申请的香港平台。

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，证监会表示，投资者必须迅速采取行动，因为过渡安排表明，未能在 2024 年 2 月 29 日之前提交牌照申请的虚拟资产交易平台将被要求在 2024 年 5 月 31 日之前停止在香港的运营。日历上值得标记的关键日期是 2024 年 3 月 1 日，届时监管环境将发生重大变化。

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，强烈建议交易者定期检查其所选平台的监管状况。如果平台不在批准名单上，则应在即将到来的2024年5月31日截止日期之前做好必要的准备工作，例如关闭账户或转移到许可平台。

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.

换句话说，证监会敦促投资者只在证监会发牌的平台上进行交易，这突显了与无牌平台相关的风险，投资者的保护可能会受到损害。

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Legal Implications and Criminal Offenses

法律影响和刑事犯罪

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.

监管改革得到了法律后果的支持。根据《反洗钱条例》，虚拟资产交易平台必须在 2024 年 2 月 29 日之前提交牌照申请，才能在 2024 年 6 月 1 日之后继续在香港运营。不遵守规定可能会导致刑事犯罪，包括运营未经适当授权，主动向香港投资者推销服务。

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.”

同时，投资者请勿假设“虚拟资产交易平台申请人名单”上的平台已获得中国证监会许可或受中国证监会监管。这些平台的申请可能会被拒绝或退回，从而可能导致关闭并被列入“关闭的虚拟资产交易平台列表”。

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.

随着香港准备迎接加密货币监管的新时代，投资者的任务是做出明智的决策。迫在眉睫的最后期限和法律影响凸显了尽职调查和遵守不断发展的监管框架的必要性，以确保该地区稳定的加密货币投资环境。

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