A significant milestone in Asia’s crypto landscape: CMB International Securities, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, has officially launched a regulatory approved cryptocurrency trading platform in Hong Kong.
With licenses secured from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, the platform offers 24/7 access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether for professional investors only.
Notably, this is the first instance of a bank affiliated entity from mainland China entering Hong Kong’s crypto market with full compliance credentials.
This move aligns closely with Hong Kong’s ambition to develop into a global virtual asset hub by blending traditional financial institutions with innovative crypto infrastructures.
CMB’s exchange arrives amid broader regional momentum. Other financial players such as ZA Bank, Mox Bank, and HSBC have already been integrating crypto services, from trading to ETFs. By bridging conventional financial services and digital assets, CMB is enhancing service offerings for high net worth and institutional clients in Hong Kong’s evolving financial ecosystem.
