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

ZA 银行推出亚洲首个加密货币交易银行平台

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是香港领先的数字银行，已成为亚洲第一家提供直接比特币（BTC）和以太坊（ETH）交易服务的银行。该服务于 2024 年 11 月 25 日推出，允许香港永久居民和非永久居民用港元 (HKD) 和美元 (USD) 交易这些加密货币。

Partnership with HashKey Exchange

与 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 与香港知名加密货币交易所 HashKey 的合作，确保服务符合当地法规并维持最高的安全标准。 HashKey Exchange 首席执行官 Livio Weng 赞扬众安银行在金融科技整合方面的先锋作用以及他们对监管合规的共同承诺。

User Access and Safety

用户访问和安全

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.

要使用该服务，用户必须在众安银行开设投资账户并完成风险评估。这通过确保客户在参与交易之前充分了解加密货币市场的波动性来保护客户。

Crypto Growth in Hong Kong

香港的加密货币增长

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，全球加密货币用户群将达到 5.6 亿，较上年增长 30%。此外，全球加密货币市值飙升90%，超过2.3万亿美元。在香港，香港银行公会的一项调查显示，70％的受访者希望银行提供虚拟资产交易服务，以方便人们更容易地获得加密货币。

Trading Fee Structure

交易费用结构

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

ZA 银行对交易服务收取了一些费用：

• 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.

入场费：$70 (HK$600) 佣金：每笔交易$1.99 (HK$15) 平台费用：交易金额的1.5% 不过，银行已宣布计划在六月前取消佣金，并将平台费用降至交易金额的0.8% 2025。这一举措提高了服务的可负担性和可及性。