Hong Kong-listed companies upgrade virtual asset licenses, trading services to start in 2026

SignatureVerifier · 2026-01-16T05:20:09+00:00

Delin Holdings obtains a Type 4 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, officially launching virtual asset advisory services. The company plans to connect with licensed trading platforms and is expected to launch virtual asset trading services in February 2026, providing users with compliant channels.

SignatureVerifier

2026-01-16 05:20:09

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【Crypto World】Hong Kong-listed company Delin Holdings has obtained a new license upgrade from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission—approval for a Class 4 (advising on securities) regulated activity license. This means they can officially provide virtual asset advisory services.

More importantly, Delin Securities also revealed further plans: they are integrating with licensed trading platforms, and after completing testing, they will be able to offer virtual asset trading services. According to the current schedule, this service is expected to go live in February 2026.

From license upgrade to system integration, and then to trading service implementation, this forms a complete compliant operational chain. For users looking to find compliant channels between Hong Kong stocks and virtual assets, this is a noteworthy development.

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 01-18 23:37

Will it only go live in 2026? Will the testing before that be delayed again? Here comes another compliance story. The recent moves in Hong Kong stocks are somewhat interesting. De Lin is trying to have it both ways, squeezing both Hong Kong stocks and the crypto circle. Everyone says it has to be compliant, but I'm just worried it will end up being all talk and no action. Waiting until 2026, by then the flowers will have withered, right? The compliance channel sounds good, but first, clarify how the trading fees will be. This license upgrade sounds quite formal, but I don't know how it will turn out in the end.

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GateUser-26d7f434

· 01-18 23:25

Another timetable where the flowers have withered... February 2026? Bro, I might not be able to wait that long. --- Hong Kong stock market players finally have an official team, but with so many licenses, are they really reliable? --- I'm not sure if the system integration will end up being another unfinished project. --- Launching in 2026, how long do I have to wait? My coins are already cold. --- De Lin's move was pretty good; at least he didn't go down the wrong path. --- Why is it again next year? Feels like this kind of news can be spun every year. --- The compliance channel sounds good, but I'm just worried the threshold will be ridiculously high. --- The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's move this time was quite fast, at least they didn't do any under-the-table deals. --- Wait, wait, wait, I'm numb from waiting. Maybe I should check out other platforms first.

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OfflineValidator

· 01-17 08:48

2026 is still early, let's wait and see --- The Hong Kong stock market is really working hard, compliance channels are gradually being opened --- Another "coming soon," but we don't know how it will turn out --- De Lin's move is steady, but whether the system integration can go smoothly is anyone's guess --- Virtual asset consulting has first been implemented, but trading still needs to wait a bit longer --- What I care about is whether the fees will be ridiculously high. Compliance is good, but don't rip off users --- The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission was quite efficient this time, and license upgrades are happening quickly

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NFTregretter

· 01-16 05:49

Coming online only in 2026? Another year and a half of waiting. --- The Hong Kong stock army is slowly gathering, but the pace is indeed a bit torturous. --- Compliance channels? Basically, it means the money is coming, and intermediaries all want a piece. --- Delin Holdings' move is quite steady; after upgrading the license and connecting the system, it looks like they have something. --- Wait, February 2026? Then I guess I have to wait until mid-next year to start playing. --- Separating virtual asset consulting and trading is indeed different under Hong Kong regulations.

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SchroedingersFrontrun

· 01-16 05:46

It's 2026 again, and by then, we still won't know how high BTC has risen.

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SchrodingerGas

· 01-16 05:37

Launching in 2026? How long will the wait be? The testnet snapshots have already gone through ten rounds. By the way, this compliance chain is indeed a balanced point, but who has calculated the interaction costs? Hong Kong stock institutional entry into virtual assets still has some room for imagination... However, in terms of probability, major players have long been making their presence felt within the trading counterpart's system.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-16 05:33

The boundary between traditional finance in Hong Kong stocks and the crypto world is becoming increasingly blurred. De Lin's move is quite pragmatic. Wait, it's not launching until 2026? Feels like the timeline is a bit long. Both compliance and licensing are required these days; everything has to go through procedures, so annoying. Can De Lin Holdings' system integration be stable, or is it just another PPT project? Finally, a listed company dares to directly challenge virtual assets. Looks like the wind has really shifted. But honestly, having a license alone isn't very useful; the key is whether they can develop good products. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has finally given a reassurance, otherwise who would dare to enter so openly and confidently?

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-16 05:29

Will it go live only in 2026? With this speed, the Hong Kong stock market is just taking its time to do things meticulously. --- Another compliant channel is added, but it has to wait until next year... Waiting eagerly. --- De Lin's move is quite good; the licensing groundwork is quite solid. --- It's also 2026, feels like we have to wait a long time. --- Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approval is very strict, but once approved, it's as stable as an old dog. --- The compliance process for virtual asset trading is underway; I am optimistic about this direction. --- It will only be implemented next year; bringing this up now is a bit early. --- System integration has been completed, indicating serious progress. --- 2026... Why do I feel it might be delayed? --- Hong Kong stocks + virtual assets combination, this is aiming to tap into a larger market.

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