Hong Kong has closed a door that the market has long been watching.

Hong Kong Victory Securities has announced the suspension of cryptocurrency trading functions for users with Mainland China identities, effective February 9, 2026. According to NS3.AI, this decision allows only withdrawals for affected users and follows previous restrictions such as buying bans and address verification pauses. These measures are in compliance with regulations set by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and policies from Mainland China. Meanwhile, non-Mainland tax residents can continue to trade cryptocurrencies normally on the platform.