OKX 選擇馬耳他而不是法國作為歐洲中心，以遵守歐盟 MiCA 加密貨幣規則：消息來源

OKX 先前曾在 2023 年 5 月表示，法國將是其首選的歐洲中心。 「馬耳他的合規性要寬鬆得多，」一位直接了解 OKX 歐盟監管工作的人士表示。

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX (OKB) is setting up the Mediterranean island of Malta as its European base for regulatory compliance with the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

據兩位知情人士透露，加密貨幣交易所 OKX (OKB) 正在將地中海島嶼馬耳他設立為歐洲加密資產市場 (MiCA) 框架監管合規基地。

The move comes after OKX stated in May 2023 that France would be its preferred European hub. Its French arm has been registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) since December.

在此之前，OKX 在 2023 年 5 月表示法國將是其首選的歐洲中心。自 12 月起，其法國分公司已在金融市場管理局 (AMF) 註冊。

However, according to a person with direct knowledge of OKX's EU regulatory efforts, "Compliance in Malta is way more lenient, and that's not the tag you want to have when you're in crypto and trying to make it in the EU."

然而，一位直接了解 OKX 歐盟監管工作的人士表示，“馬耳他的合規性要寬鬆得多，當你涉足加密領域並試圖在歐盟發展時，這不是你想要的標籤。”

OKX declined to comment on the Malta decision.

OKX 拒絕對馬耳他的決定發表評論。

To prepare for the upcoming MiCA rules, companies are seeking registration with one of the 27 European Union nations. These rules require firms to obtain a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license from an EU nation to operate throughout the bloc.

為了為即將出台的 MiCA 規則做好準備，各公司正在尋求在 27 個歐盟國家之一進行註冊。這些規則要求公司獲得歐盟國家的加密資產服務提供者（CASP）許可證才能在整個歐盟範圍內運作。

Before obtaining the CASP license, firms must have a physical presence in the nation, conduct some business there and be already registered.

在獲得 CASP 許可證之前，公司必須在該國擁有實體存在、開展業務並已註冊。

While MiCA's stablecoin rules are already in effect, the remaining rules will be implemented in December.

雖然 MiCA 的穩定幣規則已經生效，但其餘規則將於 12 月實施。

In recent years, Malta, which already hosts numerous gaming companies and some investment firms, has shown interest in crypto.

近年來，已經擁有許多遊戲公司和一些投資公司的馬耳他對加密貨幣表現出了興趣。

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) updated its regulations for crypto companies in late 2023 to align them with the upcoming MI CA regime.

馬耳他金融服務管理局 (MFSA) 於 2023 年底更新了針對加密貨幣公司的法規，以使其與即將推出的 MI CA 制度保持一致。

The exchange is currently advertising for several senior roles in Malta, including head of compliance, operations lead and head of internal audit.

該交易所目前正在馬耳他招募多個高階職位，包括合規主管、營運主管和內部稽核主管。

Earlier this year, OKX reached a "goodwill" settlement of EUR 304,000 (around $329,000) with the Maltese financial regulator over certain regulatory breaches.

今年早些時候，OKX 就某些監管違規行為與馬耳他金融監管機構達成了 304,000 歐元（約 329,000 美元）的「善意」和解。

Camomile Shumba contributed to this report.

甘菊舒巴 (Camomile Shumba) 對本報告做出了貢獻。

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