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Huobi Launches Spot Trading and Custodian Services in Hong Kong

Huobi, the global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of spot trading and virtual assets custodian services in Hong Kong. The company is also applying for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) license and working with independent auditors to ensure security, compliance, and anti-money laundering measures are in place.

Huobi's expansion into Hong Kong is part of its ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. More updates are expected to be announced soon.

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