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Hong Kong\u2019s BC Technology Group has denied reports suggesting the possible sale of its licensed crypto platform, OSL.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reporting from Bloomberg on Sunday had initially suggested BC Technology was exploring the sale of OSL, one of only two digital asset platforms licensed under Hong Kong\u2019s new crypto framework.<\/p>\n
A valuation of $1 billion HK ($127.8 million) was reportedly under consideration and the company was said to be open to selling specific segments of OSL rather than the entire business.<\/p>\n
While it is not uncommon for corporations to refrain from commenting on market rumors, BC Technology took the step of issuing an official<\/a> denial.<\/p>\n In a statement, BC Technology categorically dismissed the reporting as \u201cfactually inaccurate and highly misleading.\u201d<\/p>\n Blockworks has reached out to BC Technology to learn more.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> New task force in Hong Kong set to monitor crypto exchanges<\/a><\/p>\n The statement also observed there had been an \u201cunusual movement\u201d in the trading volume and share price of BC Technology. However, the firm\u2019s board said in its statement it was unaware of any particular reason for the volatility.<\/p>\n Exchange data shows shares of BC Technology, which went public in Hong Kong in 2012, shed more than 34% of its share price to $2.70 HK ($0.35) on Tuesday. It has since clawed back some of those losses to stand at $3.35 HK ($0.43) per share as of the time of writing.<\/p>\n OSL provides a range of services including prime brokerage, exchange and custody services for crypto. It also extends trading infrastructure to financial institutions.<\/p>\n The platform currently operates within a shifting regulatory landscape in Hong Kong. While the region had initially restricted trading of digital assets for retail investors<\/a>, Hong Kong has since switched<\/a> its stance, aiming to become a hub for crypto<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hong Kong\u2019s securities regulator also moved to implement tougher rules for digital asset companies, including a crypto licensing regime, that began in June.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the next big story \u2013 join our\u00a0free daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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