Malaysia Digital Exchange Approval – Hata’s Progress
The post Malaysia Digital Exchange Approval – Hata’s Progress appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In the realm of cryptocurrency exchanges, a new player has emerged, led by a former executive from Luno, the prominent Malaysian market leader. This innovative exchange has set its sights on a diverse audience, including investors, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Hata, a Malaysia-based venture, has secured preliminary approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to establish itself as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO), both as a digital asset exchange and a digital broker. This significant approval paves the way for Hata to launch its services within the next six to nine months, marking a pivotal milestone in the cryptocurrency landscape. Hata is poised to become the fifth regulated digital asset exchange in Malaysia, but it holds the distinction of being the first legal entity to receive approval as a digital broker. This unique status empowers Hata to display trade orders from other regulated exchanges, enhancing its role in the digital asset ecosystem. Additionally, Hata has been granted a money broker license by the Labuan Financial Services Authority in June, enabling it to facilitate the exchange of USD. This strategic move aligns with its operations in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, a designated special economic zone. Hata’s journey began with the vision of David Low, who parted ways with Luno, Malaysia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in April. Low was instrumental in overseeing Luno’s transformation into Malaysia’s inaugural digital asset exchange in 2019. In a statement, Low shared his aspirations, saying, “Our goal is to simplify digital asset investment for institutional investors, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals in Malaysia.” The cryptocurrency landscape in Malaysia has witnessed various exchanges attempting to establish their presence. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) took action against Binance, ordering the cessation of its operations in July 2020 due to its lack of RMO status, although Binance continued to…
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In the realm of cryptocurrency exchanges, a new player has emerged, led by a former executive from Luno, the prominent Malaysian market leader. This innovative exchange has set its sights on a diverse audience, including investors, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Hata, a Malaysia-based venture, has secured preliminary approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to establish itself as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO), both as a digital asset exchange and a digital broker. This significant approval paves the way for Hata to launch its services within the next six to nine months, marking a pivotal milestone in the cryptocurrency landscape. Hata is poised to become the fifth regulated digital asset exchange in Malaysia, but it holds the distinction of being the first legal entity to receive approval as a digital broker. This unique status empowers Hata to display trade orders from other regulated exchanges, enhancing its role in the digital asset ecosystem. Additionally, Hata has been granted a money broker license by the Labuan Financial Services Authority in June, enabling it to facilitate the exchange of USD. This strategic move aligns with its operations in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, a designated special economic zone. Hata’s journey began with the vision of David Low, who parted ways with Luno, Malaysia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in April. Low was instrumental in overseeing Luno’s transformation into Malaysia’s inaugural digital asset exchange in 2019. In a statement, Low shared his aspirations, saying, “Our goal is to simplify digital asset investment for institutional investors, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals in Malaysia.” The cryptocurrency landscape in Malaysia has witnessed various exchanges attempting to establish their presence. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) took action against Binance, ordering the cessation of its operations in July 2020 due to its lack of RMO status, although Binance continued to…
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