Dubai Prince’s Hong Kong office receives warning from US SEC, MTR listed as unreliable
The Hong Kong office of Dubai royal family member Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum has received a warning from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its involvement in cryptocurrency. Additionally, Hong Kong subway operator MTR Corporation was listed as an untrustworthy company.
Hong Kong media HK01 reported that Sheikh Ali Rashed Ali Saeed Al Maktoum, commonly known as ‘Prince Ali’, is planning to establish a family office in Hong Kong. However, the launch of the office was delayed when the prince’s involvement was revealed. cryptocurrency It caught the attention of the SEC.
The SEC, which acts as the U.S. securities regulator, sent a warning letter to Prince Ali’s office warning it of activity related to cryptocurrencies. The specifics of the warning and the concerns raised by the SEC were not disclosed.
In addition to the warning received from Prince Ali’s office, Hong Kong subway operator MTR Corporation has been labeled as an unreliable company. It is unclear what led to this designation, as the report did not provide any additional information on the matter.
These developments highlight growing concerns about the scrutiny and regulation surrounding the cryptocurrency industry. Governments and regulators around the world are closely monitoring this sector for potential fraud, money laundering and other illegal activities.
At this time, it is not yet known how Prince Ali’s office will respond to the SEC’s warning and what impact it will have on their plans to establish a presence in Hong Kong. Likewise, more information is needed to understand why MTR Corporation was designated as an untrustworthy company.
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