Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license

Switzerland-based crypto bank SEBA Bank has become the latest crypto-centered firm to obtain a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

SEBA’s Hong Kong subsidiary, SEBA Hong Kong, received the regulatory nod to offer a range of crypto-related services in the region.

In an official statement, Franz Bergmueller, the CEO of SEBA, said that Hong Kong has been at the center of the crypto economy since Bitcoin (BTC) was invented, and the bank is happy to become a part of the Hong Kong digital asset economy. He added:

“The region’s robust legal system provides a solid foundation to conduct crypto-related service. This regulatory clarity not only benefits our business but also supplements Hong Kong’s status as a global financial services hub, home to a multitude of market leaders in banking, asset management, and capital markets.“

In 2023, Hong Kong marked its presence in the global crypto economy by setting up favorable regulations for crypto companies to flourish. The city has set up a rigorous license regime, making way for only a selected few platforms to offer its services to both international and retail customers. Out of nearly 100 firms that showed interest in opening branches in Hong Kong when the government announced licensing, only a handful managed to secure approval.

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