HashKey Group and OKX Forge Strategic Partnership for Virtual Asset Innovation in Hong Kong

The Tokenizer January 24, 2024

HashKey Group, a prominent end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia, and OKX, a global Web3 technology company and cryptocurrency exchange, have announced plans for a strategic partnership to promote compliant virtual asset innovation and industry development in Hong Kong.

The collaboration is set to encompass various industry initiatives, including joint efforts on blockchain infrastructure development, diversification of product offerings, and educational initiatives for virtual asset investment. The primary focus will be on the Hong Kong market, leveraging the combined strengths and resources of both companies.

As part of the collaboration, OKX Ventures, the investment arm of OKX, participated in HashKey’s recent Series A financing round. OKX Ventures concentrates its investments on projects aimed at fostering sustainable growth within the global virtual asset ecosystem.

The partnership aims to harness the unique capabilities of HashKey Group and OKX to provide enhanced services and experiences, contributing to the growth of Hong Kong as a global hub for the regulated virtual asset industry.

About HashKey Group

Established in 2018, HashKey Group stands as Asia’s leading end-to-end digital asset financial services group, prioritizing a “compliance-first” principle. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with operations in Singapore and Tokyo, the group offers a diverse range of services to retail investors, large institutions, family offices, funds, and professional investors. These services span virtual asset exchange, global asset management focused on blockchain technology, blockchain node validation, tokenization services, and Web3 PFP incubation and community operation.

About OKX

OKX is a globally recognized cryptocurrency exchange and innovative Web3 company trusted by over 50 million users worldwide. Renowned for its speed and reliability, OKX aims to enhance the fan experience through partnerships with entities like English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo. OKX is also a prominent partner of the Tribeca Festival, contributing to the integration of creators into the Web3 space. The OKX Wallet offers users an avenue to explore NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens. The platform prioritizes transparency and security, regularly publishing Proof of Reserves.

About OKX Ventures

OKX Ventures serves as the investment arm of OKX, focusing on identifying promising blockchain projects globally. The venture arm supports cutting-edge blockchain technology innovation, fosters the healthy development of the global blockchain industry, and invests in projects with long-term structural value. By backing entrepreneurs contributing to the blockchain industry’s development, OKX Ventures brings global resources and historical experience to innovative blockchain projects.

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