Bitcoin News Today: CMB International Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading in Hong Kong for Professional Investors

CMB International Securities Limited, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank (CMB), has launched a 24/7 virtual asset trading platform in China Hong Kong, offering qualified investors the ability to trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Tether (USDT) through its mobile application [1]. This move positions CMB International as the first Chinese bank-affiliated securities firm to provide licensed virtual asset trading services in the region [2]. Access to the platform is restricted to professional investors who meet specific eligibility criteria, including prior establishment of a cash account with the firm [3].

The new service underscores an emerging trend among traditional financial institutions to integrate digital assets into their offerings. CMB International has emphasized a measured approach, prioritizing compliance, risk management, and platform functionality as it expands its virtual asset services [6]. The firm’s mobile application serves as a central hub for these transactions, designed to streamline trading for qualified investors [7].

The introduction of 24/7 trading aligns with the fast-moving nature of crypto markets and reflects broader institutional interest in digital assets. The move is seen as part of a global trend toward mainstream adoption, with traditional financial players increasingly legitimizing the sector [9]. It also highlights the regulatory progress in China Hong Kong, where a more structured and licensed approach to virtual assets is being developed under the “one country, two systems” framework.

China Hong Kong has been positioning itself as a regional crypto hub, with recent regulatory developments such as the implementation of the Stablecoin Ordinance and stricter oversight from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission [2]. These measures aim to enhance investor protection and market integrity while attracting institutional participants to the region.

CMB’s expansion into virtual asset trading contrasts with the regulatory environment in mainland China, where crypto trading remains banned. This divergence illustrates the unique regulatory landscape in China Hong Kong and its growing role in facilitating digital asset innovation within China’s broader financial ecosystem [4].

Source:

[1] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-cmbi-launches-24-7-crypto-trading-hong-kong-btc-eth-usdt-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-cmbi-launches-24-7-crypto-trading-hong-kong-btc-eth-usdt-2508/)

[2] Coinpedia - [https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/cmb-international-debuts-24-7-crypto-trading-in-hong-kong/](https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/cmb-international-debuts-24-7-crypto-trading-in-hong-kong/)

[3] Odaily - [https://www.odaily.news/en/newsflash/443824](https://www.odaily.news/en/newsflash/443824)

[4] MEXC - [https://www.mexc.com/news/cmb-international-securities-launches-virtual-asset-trading-services/65723](https://www.mexc.com/news/cmb-international-securities-launches-virtual-asset-trading-services/65723)

[6] Coinpedia - [https://coinpedia.org/](https://coinpedia.org/)

[7] Coinfomania - [https://coinfomania.com/cmb-international-launches-24-7-btc-eth-usdt-trading-in-hong-kong/](https://coinfomania.com/cmb-international-launches-24-7-btc-eth-usdt-trading-in-hong-kong/)

[8] AInvest - [https://www.ainvest.com/news/crypto/usdt/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/crypto/usdt/)

[9] Binance Square - [https://www.binance.com/en/square/profile/coinfomania](https://www.binance.com/en/square/profile/coinfomania)