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Hong Kong SFC reclassifies private-market funds as complex, raising retail thresholds
South China Morning PostLO·HK·1 day ago
Cryptocurrency ATMs operating in grey-market conditions in Hong Kong, such as one in Quarry Bay, are proliferating and can facilitate fraud against users. The machines, which accept cash and credit digital wallets, lack regulatory oversight, leaving users vulnerable to scams. This highlights gaps in Hong Kong's crypto regulation and consumer protection.