Hong Kong’s securities regulator has added Aurum/Aurum Foundation to its alert list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms after it alleged that the entity may be operating without the required licence.
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- Hong Kong’s SFC has added Aurum/Aurum to its list of alerts, alleging that the platform may be offering virtual asset trading services without a licence.
- Aurum claims to be registered in Hong Kong and offers trading in virtual assets, futures and derivatives through its website, the regulator said.
- Aurum joins several entities designated by the SFC in 2026 as Hong Kong continues to expand oversight of the digital asset sector.
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) He said Aurum/Aurum claims on its website that it is registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Act and offers virtual assets, futures and derivatives trading services.
The regulator stated that Aurum/Aurum Foundation does not hold an SFC license and is suspected of unlicensed activities. The SFC has included the platform on its alert list, which identifies entities that may pose risks to investors.
SFC expands watchlist for unlicensed platforms
The Aurum/Aurum Foundation joins a growing number of entities that the SFC has added to its watchlist in 2026. Recent additions include exiovip.top, which was flagged on 9 June, StableStock and Stablestocks Lab Limited on 8 May, EQU Asset Management on 22 April, Quant Global Technologies and Quant Global Technologies Hong Kong on 16 March, and Globiance X Limited and Globiance HK Limited on 3 February.
The regulator also added ADG Platform, Grid FinTech Limited on February 3, Blue Rock Capital Limited on February 10, R-Coin Wallet, R-Wallet, JUMANJIN CO., LIMITED on January 27, and Ju.com on January 26.
The SFC advises investors to check whether a platform appears on its official list of licensed virtual asset trading platforms before depositing funds. The regulator has previously warned that unregulated operators may use social media promotions, claims of business partnerships, or unusually attractive investment offers to attract users.
Hong Kong continues to expand oversight of cryptocurrencies
The latest action comes as Hong Kong continues to expand regulatory oversight across the digital assets sector.
In May, the Financial Services, Treasury Office and SFC published Consultation conclusions on the proposed licensing framework for firms providing virtual asset advisory and portfolio management services. The authorities received 51 applications during the consultation process.
Under the proposal, virtual asset advisory activities would fall within rules similar to Type 4 regulated activity, while virtual asset management services would comply with Type 9 regulated activity under Hong Kong’s existing financial regulatory framework.
Financial Services and Treasury Minister Christopher Hui Cheng-yu said at the time that the proposal forms part of Hong Kong’s digital assets policy and efforts to strengthen investor protection. SFC chief executive Julia Leong Fung Yee said the planned system would apply standards similar to those used in traditional financial services.
