Golden Finance Report states that the Hong Kong SFC's official website has updated information regarding applications for virtual asset trading platform licenses. It is noted that HKDAX submitted an application for a virtual asset trading platform license to the Hong Kong SFC on August 27, 2024. The operator of HKDAX is named 'Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange Limited,' but its Chinese name has not yet been disclosed. As of now, the Hong Kong SFC has received 17 applications for virtual asset trading platform licenses, including 11 platforms that have been considered as potential license recipients: HKbitEX, PantherTrade, Accumulus, DFX Labs, Bixin.com, xWhale, YAX, Bullish, Crypto.com, WhaleFin, and Matrixport HK. This demonstrates the ongoing attention and support from Hong Kong's financial regulatory authorities towards the virtual asset trading industry.