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国泰君安国际股价暴涨198%,成为首家获批加密货币交易的中资券商
经济观察报·2025-06-25 11:23

Core Viewpoint - The approval of the license upgrade allows Guotai Junan International to directly trade cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, marking a significant step in the development of virtual asset trading services in Hong Kong [1][4]. Group 1: Company Developments - On June 24, Guotai Junan International received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to upgrade its existing securities trading license to include virtual asset trading services [3]. - Following the license upgrade, Guotai Junan International's stock price surged to HKD 3.7 per share, a 198.39% increase, reaching its highest level since July 2015 [2]. - Guotai Junan International is now the first Chinese broker in Hong Kong to offer comprehensive virtual asset trading services, including trading, advisory, and issuance of related products [4]. Group 2: Market Outlook - Xu Kang, Chief Analyst at Huachuang Securities, believes that Guotai Junan International's early involvement in virtual asset services and the faster-than-expected approval process positions it well for future growth [4]. - The ongoing development of Hong Kong's cryptocurrency and virtual asset trading ecosystem is expected to enhance its strategic position in Web 3.0, supported by a complete regulatory framework and expanding participation [5]. - The Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Stablecoin Bill on May 21, 2025, indicating a clear strategic commitment to developing virtual assets, leveraging its mature financial infrastructure and international regulatory framework [6].