Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Guotai Junan International has received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to upgrade its existing securities trading license to provide virtual asset trading services, allowing clients to trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins directly on its platform [4] - Guotai Junan International has become the first Chinese broker in Hong Kong to offer comprehensive virtual asset trading services, including trading, advisory services, and the issuance and distribution of virtual asset-related products [4] - Following the announcement, Guotai Junan International's stock price surged, with an increase of over 80% at one point, and a current increase of over 61% [4] Group 2 - The SFC has released a regulatory roadmap for the development of the virtual asset market, outlining five key pillars: Access, Safeguards, Products, Infrastructure, and Relationships, along with 12 specific measures [6][7][8] - In the Access pillar, the SFC aims to simplify the entry procedures for the virtual asset market, ensuring that only compliant platforms and financial institutions can operate [6] - The Safeguards pillar focuses on enhancing the regulation of virtual asset trading platforms and custodians to protect investors' assets and promote better risk management measures [6] - The Products pillar includes plans to introduce innovative virtual asset investment products, such as ETFs and tokenized assets, to provide investors with diversified investment options [7] - The Infrastructure pillar emphasizes optimizing the market's infrastructure, including regulatory compliance and platform stability, to ensure market stability and efficiency [8] - The Relationships pillar aims to strengthen cooperation with global regulatory bodies to enhance international coordination in the virtual asset industry [8]
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