HashKey Group Obtains VASP Registration in Ireland

HashKey Group has received “Virtual Asset Service Provider” registration approval from the Central Bank of Ireland through its European unit as the Asia-based crypto financial services firm continues its global expansion.

In a statement released Tuesday, HashKey stated that this registration allows HashKey Europe to offer cryptocurrency trading and custodian wallet services.

> “As part of HashKey Group’s global expansion strategy, the VASP approval in Ireland is a critical step toward strengthening its presence in key international markets,” the company said.

HashKey Group has also obtained crypto-relevant licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Bermuda. In 2023, HashKey Exchange became one of the first crypto exchanges to secure a license under Hong Kong’s new licensing regime, enabling crypto trading platforms to offer retail services.

Additionally, the company has developed its own blockchain and launched its Ethereum Layer 2 HashKey Chain on mainnet in December.

HashKey Group’s core businesses include HashKey Exchange, HashKey Global, HashKey Capital, HashKey OTC, HashKey Cloud, and HashKey Tokenisation, according to the statement.