Mox Bank Gains Approval for USD Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading in Hong Kong

Mox Bank’s Type 1 license upgrade positions it as Hong Kong’s second approved digital bank for USD Bitcoin and Ethereum trades, offering tiered fees from 1.25% to 0.5%.

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Summary

Mox Bank has secured regulatory approval to upgrade its Type 1 license, enabling USD-denominated trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum for its customers. Trading fees start at 1.25% for Basic members and drop to 0.5% for Elite members. This makes Mox the second approved digital bank in Hong Kong to provide such services, following ZA Bank. The bank’s service expansion follows its partnership with HashKey Exchange for trading and HashKey Custody for asset security.

Terms & Concepts
  • Type 1 License: A regulatory license in Hong Kong issued by the Securities and Futures Commission for dealing in securities, here upgraded to enable virtual asset trading.
  • HashKey Exchange: A licensed cryptocurrency trading platform in Hong Kong that facilitates regulated digital asset transactions.
  • HashKey Custody: A regulated asset custody service in Hong Kong providing secure storage for virtual assets.