Below is a list of companies and suspicious website names that have not obtained licenses, as outlined by Securities & Futures Commission of Hong Kong. These companies are suspected of promoting their services to investors in Hong Kong or claiming a connection with Hong Kong. This list is not exhaustive, and it may be updated as investigations proceed.
Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms:
www.oslint.com (New)
- Initial listing date: March 4, 2024
- Note: Impersonating the licensed virtual asset trading platform OSL Digital Securities Limited, it asks investors to pay taxes but does not allow asset withdrawal.
www.oslexu.com (New)
- Initial listing date: March 4, 2024
- Note: Impersonating the licensed virtual asset trading platform OSL Digital Securities Limited, it demands personal income taxes from investors but does not allow asset withdrawal.
HSKEX (English name only) (New)
- Initial listing date: March 4, 2024
- Note: Impersonating the licensed virtual asset trading platform Hash Blockchain Limited, it demands fees to unfreeze accounts but does not allow asset withdrawal.
BitForex (New)
- Initial listing date: March 4, 2024
- Note: Claims to be a virtual asset trading platform, suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities.
MEXC (English name only)
- Initial listing date: February 9, 2024
- Note: Claims to be a virtual asset trading platform, asks investors to deposit funds but does not allow asset withdrawal.
Aramex (English name only)
- Initial listing date: January 18, 2024
- Note: Claims to be a virtual asset trading platform, using a name similar to a Dubai logistics company, investors cannot withdraw assets.
DIFX (English name only)
- Initial listing date: January 18, 2024
- Note: Claims to be a virtual asset trading platform, with a name similar to another cryptocurrency exchange, investors cannot withdraw assets.
