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[Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Unlicensed Payment Platforms Will Face Enforcement Actions] According to a report by Jinse Finance on October 10, citing crypto.news, the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau stated in a written response to the Legislative Council on October 7 that regulators will take enforcement actions when necessary to protect customers and maintain financial stability. The response noted that between January 2024 and September 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority received 16 complaints regarding suspected unlicensed operation of stored value facilities, one of which was verified. The complainant reported no monetary loss, and the Monetary Authority is following up with the involved company. Hong Kong law prohibits the unlicensed operation of stored value facilities unless statutory exemptions apply; currency exchange and cross-border remittance services are subject to a separate licensing regime.