According to the official website of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Bixin, a digital asset trading platform under NewBX Limited, has been granted a license to operate as a virtual asset trading platform. It is authorized to engage in regulated activities under Class 1 (securities trading) and Class 7 (providing automated trading services) and is permitted to operate under the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Ordinance. As of now, the number of licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong has increased to 13, with an additional 6 applications in progress.