Does Gate.HK have virtual asset trading license(s) in Hong Kong?
Gate.HK has submitted the application for licences from the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong to carry on business in Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) and Type 7 (Providing Automated Trading Services) regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and also a licence to carry on business of providing virtual assets services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO).
While the licence applications have yet to be approved by the SFC, the submission of the licence application permits Gate.HK to continue its operation in Hong Kong under the transitional arrangement.
What is the relationship between Gate.HK and Gate.io?
While both Gate.HK and Gate.io share the Gate brand name, we are two separate and independent companies.
Am I allowed to trade on Gate.HK even though I am not a Professional Investor?
Gate.HK welcomes both retail clients and also professional investors. In short, professional investor is a category of clients who own a portfolio which the value surpasses a certain threshold.
Subject to our internal assessment, professional investors may be able to have access to a universe of products that are not available to retail clients.
Irrespective of whether you are a retail client or a professional investor, you should be cautious when you trade in virtual assets for there is a high degree of risk investing into virtual assets.
Do I need to provide address proof to open an account at Gate.HK?
Yes, you are required to provide us with a residential address proof for us to verify your address. The address proof can be letters / documents from government bodies, utility bills, statements from financial institutions, official letters from educational institutions, or other forms of proof that we deem acceptable. The address proof needs to be issued within the past 3 months.
We may sometimes send you swags and other goodies, so make sure you can collect them at your address!
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