Amber Group Seeks Hong Kong Virtual Asset Trading License

According to Odaily, Amber Group's co-founder and CEO of Amber Premium, Wayne Huo, announced that the company is applying for a virtual asset trading platform operator license in Hong Kong. The firm anticipates approval from the Securities and Futures Commission. When asked about the possibility of Amber Group considering a Hong Kong listing following the U.S. listing of its leading crypto financial services provider, Amber International (AMBR.US), Huo mentioned that while a Hong Kong listing is an option, there are no specific plans at the moment. After the U.S. listing, Amber Group holds 90% of Amber International's shares, with a 12-month lock-up period, while 10% is held by iClick shareholders.