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SBI-backed crypto market-maker B2C2 partners with Hashkey Exchange

Norbert Gehrke

Norbert Gehrke

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SBI-backed crypto market-maker B2C2 partners with Hashkey Exchange

B2C2, a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets, has entered into a partnership with HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong's largest licensed virtual asset platform. This collaboration will integrate multi-currency fiat trading networks, driving market efficiency and further strengthen Hong Kong's status as a premier hub for regulated virtual asset trading.

Both HashKey Exchange and B2C2 share a deep-rooted commitment to regulatory excellence. Founded in 2015, B2C2 is one of the largest providers of institutional liquidity for digital assets, supporting the market with stable and consistent pricing, credit and payment services. Majority-owned and backed by Japanese financial conglomerate, SBI, the firm provides pricing across all market conditions and major crypto and fiat currencies. With a global presence spanning the UK, US, Japan, Singapore, France and Luxembourg, B2C2 employs institutional-grade compliance and risk management practices, working closely with regulators and trade associations globally so institutional investors can navigate the market with confidence.

This partnership marks a significant milestone for HashKey Exchange in expanding institutional access to the digital assets market in Asia-Pacific. HashKey Exchange has obtained regulatory approvals from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), holding a Type 1 (Dealing in Securities) license, a Type 7 (Providing Automated Trading Services) license under the Securities and Futures Ordinance and a virtual asset trading platform operator license under the Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance.

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