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**Hong Kong Will Only Allow Professional Investors to Participate in Cryptocurrencies**
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it will only allow professional investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market. The move is designed to protect retail investors from the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, which are considered to be a highly volatile asset class.
The SFC defines a professional investor as someone who has at least HK$8 million in investable assets, or who has passed a test on the risks of cryptocurrencies. Professional investors will be allowed to trade cryptocurrencies on licensed exchanges, but they will not be able to use leverage or margin trading.
The SFC's decision is a blow to retail investors who were hoping to get involved in the cryptocurrency market. However, the regulator is concerned that retail investors are not adequately informed about the risks of cryptocurrencies, and that they could lose a lot of money if they invest in them.
The SFC's decision is in line with the approach taken by other regulators around the world. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about the risks of cryptocurrencies, and it has not yet approved any cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In Europe, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has also warned investors about the risks of cryptocurrencies.
The SFC's decision is likely to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market in Hong Kong. It is likely to make it more difficult for retail investors to get involved in the market, and it could lead to a decline in trading volumes. However, the move is also likely to increase the safety of the cryptocurrency market, and it could help to protect retail investors from losing money.
**References:**
* [Securities and Futures Commission](https://www.sfc.hk/)
* [Securities and Exchange Commission](https://www.sec.gov/)
* [European Securities and Markets Authority](https://www.esma.europa.eu/)
**Hong Kong Will Only Allow Professional Investors to Participate in Cryptocurrencies**
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced that it will only allow professional investors to participate in the cryptocurrency market. The move is designed to protect retail investors from the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, which are considered to be a highly volatile asset class.
The SFC defines a professional investor as someone who has at least HK$8 million in investable assets, or who has passed a test on the risks of cryptocurrencies. Professional investors will be allowed to trade cryptocurrencies on licensed exchanges, but they will not be able to use leverage or margin trading.
The SFC's decision is a blow to retail investors who were hoping to get involved in the cryptocurrency market. However, the regulator is concerned that retail investors are not adequately informed about the risks of cryptocurrencies, and that they could lose a lot of money if they invest in them.
The SFC's decision is in line with the approach taken by other regulators around the world. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about the risks of cryptocurrencies, and it has not yet approved any cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In Europe, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has also warned investors about the risks of cryptocurrencies.
The SFC's decision is likely to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market in Hong Kong. It is likely to make it more difficult for retail investors to get involved in the market, and it could lead to a decline in trading volumes. However, the move is also likely to increase the safety of the cryptocurrency market, and it could help to protect retail investors from losing money.
**References:**
* [Securities and Futures Commission](https://www.sfc.hk/)
* [Securities and Exchange Commission](https://www.sec.gov/)
* [European Securities and Markets Authority](https://www.esma.europa.eu/)
