CMB International Don Open Virtual Asset Trading for BTC & ETH
On August 18, 2025, CMB International Securities, wey be subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, launch their virtual asset trading service for Hong Kong. As the first Chinese bank-affiliated broker to offer crypto trading, dem put 24/7 access for their mobile app for investors wey qualify. After you open cash account, professional investors for non-restricted areas fit trade Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Tether (USDT). This new service come after Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission upgrade their license on July 11, wey mark big regulatory step. CMB International plan to expand their virtual asset trading service with strong risk and compliance framework, and go improve system integration and trading features over time.
Bullish
CMB International wey dem launch regulated virtual asset trading service na clear bullish signal for crypto market. Institutional endorsement wey come from Chinese bank–affiliated broker for Hong Kong dey boost market legitimacy and fit increase liquidity for BTC, ETH and USDT. Similar milestones—like when big banks start crypto custody and trading—historically bring small short-term price rise and more people start to use am. Even though immediate trading volume fit be limited to qualified investors, dis move dey show say regulatory acceptance dey grow and e set the stage for long-term market growth and better stability.