EX.IO Obtains SFC Approval to Conduct Off-Platform Virtual Asset Trading

(Hong Kong, January 5, 2026) — EX.IO, a leading licensed virtual asset trading platform, is pleased to announce that it has received formal approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer virtual asset off-platform trading services under its existing Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license. The platform has officially launched our Off-Platform channel, now open to eligible investors. Through this new service, EX.IO aims to provide institutional clients with a compliant, seamless, and competitively priced off-platform trading experience for large-scale transactions.

This approval marks a significant milestone in EX.IO’s regulatory and business development journey. Looking ahead, the company will continue to integrate its exchange operations with listed asset offerings, building a more comprehensive and secure institutional-grade digital asset trading ecosystem. This initiative reinforces EX.IO’s leadership in Hong Kong’s virtual asset market and supports the city’s vision of becoming Asia’s leading hub for digital assets.

Key highlights of EX.IO’s off-platform trading services include:

• Flexible scale and price advantage: Efficient execution of large orders with minimized slippage, offering institutional clients superior pricing and execution.

• Transparent pricing: All trade prices are fully disclosed with no hidden fees, ensuring clarity and confidence for every transaction.

• Dedicated one-on-one support: Each client is served by a dedicated relationship manager and technical team, providing round-the-clock professional assistance.

• Comprehensive compliance and security: Client assets are safeguarded by industry-leading security protocols and regulatory insurance coverage.

• Diverse asset coverage: Supports off-platform trading of deep-liquidity assets, including major cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, and USDT (TRC20), as well as fiat currencies like USD and HKD.*

Ms. Wu Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of EX.IO, commented: “We are honoured to receive this SFC approval to launch virtual asset off-platform trading services, representing a significant milestone in EX.IO’s business evolution. Amid the global digital asset landscape, large institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals exhibit growing demand for customized, transparent off-platform services—a key driver propelling our expansion into this domain. We firmly believe this approval marks a crucial step in our compliant growth journey. EX.IO remains committed to delivering regulatory-compliant trading depth and liquidity to institutions and diverse clients alike, fostering secure, transparent, and efficient trading environments. We will continue to empower Hong Kong’s digital asset industry, contributing to its emergence as a global digital asset trading hub.” 

*Disclaimer: Supported virtual assets may vary based on regulatory standards and client eligibility. Please contact your account manager for specifics. 

  

About EXIO Limited 

EX.IO is a regulated virtual asset trading platform (VATP) licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) since Dec. 2024, making it one of the first full licensed VATPs under the deem-to-be-licensed regime in Hong Kong. It is also the only VATP accepted by the OASES program in Hong Kong. EX.IO aims to bridge traditional finance (Web2) and Web3 ecosystems by offering compliant trading, payment, and variant financial services. 

  

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Website: https://www.ex.io     

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exio-hk/    

Media Contact:  pr@ex.io