HashKey Exchange: licences, security, fees and reviews
Centralized exchange
In short
- Legal entity
- Hash Blockchain Limited, Hong Kong, company No. 2669359, SFC CE No. BPL992 (HashKey Exchange)
- Fees
- Spot maker: HashKey Exchange: 0.29% at VIP0 (standard 0.5% shown struck through); HashKey Global: 0.12% at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026)
- Risks and caveats
- Digital asset holdings are not covered by Hong Kong's Investor Compensation Fund or Deposit Protection Scheme.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Type
- Centralized exchange
- Exchange launched
- 2022
- Operator
- Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong); HashKey Bermuda Limited (HashKey Global); part of HashKey Group (HashKey Holdings Limited)
- Official site
- hashkey.com
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources and regulator registers.
What is HashKey Exchange
HashKey Exchange is a Hong Kong virtual asset exchange operated by Hash Blockchain Limited and licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission, serving professional and retail investors with USD and HKD on-ramps. Its sister platform HashKey Global, run by HashKey Bermuda Limited under a Bermuda licence, serves international clients outside Hong Kong. Both belong to HashKey Group, active since 2018.
Good to know
- Two separate platforms: HashKey Exchange (hashkey.com) for Hong Kong under the SFC, and HashKey Global (global.hashkey.com) for international clients under the Bermuda Monetary Authority. ↗
- HashKey Global does not serve residents of Hong Kong; Hong Kong residents use HashKey Exchange. ↗
- On HashKey Exchange, retail (non-professional) clients can trade only large-cap virtual assets included in at least two acceptable indices; other tokens are for professional investors only. ↗
- Hong Kong's Investor Compensation Fund and Deposit Protection Scheme do not cover digital asset transactions. ↗
- HashKey Exchange charges a minimum trading fee of USD 1.99 per trade. ↗
- HashKey Group also lists licences in Japan (FSA) and Singapore (MAS); these are group statements and the entities are not named on the page. ↗
- The parent, HashKey Holdings Limited, listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 17 December 2025 (stock code 3887.HK). ↗
Services
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot trading | Spot trading of virtual assets against USD, HKD and stablecoins (HashKey Exchange); spot trading on HashKey Global. |
| Fiat deposits | USD and HKD bank transfers into the HashKey Exchange fiat wallet. |
| Derivatives | Perpetual futures on HashKey Global. |
| Own token | HSK: paying fees in HSK gives a 5% discount. |
Licences and registrations
| Jurisdiction | Entity | Licence / registration | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange) | Licensed virtual asset trading platform; CE Reference BPL992; date of licence 9 November 2022 | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Hong Kong | Hash Blockchain Limited | Trust or company service provider (TCSP) licence TC006486 (company statement) | Companies Registry (AMLO TCSP licensing) |
| Bermuda | HashKey Bermuda Limited (HashKey Global) | Digital Asset Business, Class F licence, registration No. 202302864, effective 21 February 2024; includes exchange, custody and derivative exchange activities | Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) |
| United Arab Emirates (Dubai) | Hashkey MENA FZE | VASP Licence VL/25/03/002: Broker-Dealer Services and Exchange Services (including exchange-traded derivatives); issued 14 April 2025; status Active | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) |
Security and audits
- HashKey Exchange holds client funds in segregated accounts and states they are protected by custody-grade insurance.
- HashKey Exchange reports ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications.
- HashKey Global states that 90% of assets are kept in cold wallets and hot wallets are fully insured.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot maker | HashKey Exchange: 0.29% at VIP0 (standard 0.5% shown struck through); HashKey Global: 0.12% at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Spot taker | HashKey Exchange: 0.29% at VIP0; HashKey Global: 0.12% at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Futures maker | HashKey Global: 0.025% at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Futures taker | HashKey Global: 0.06% at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026) |
Who can use it
- Verification: Identity verification is required on both platforms; HashKey Global accepts only listed countries and document types.
- HashKey Global serves only the countries on its supported list and not Hong Kong residents; it excludes clients in its prohibited jurisdictions. HashKey Exchange limits retail clients to large-cap virtual assets.
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | HashKey Group starts building its digital asset business. |
| 9 November 2022 | Date of licence of Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange) on the SFC list of licensed platforms. |
| 21 February 2024 | HashKey Bermuda Limited's Class F licence takes effect. |
| 8 April 2024 | HashKey Global announces its grand launch with 21 tokens for spot trading. |
| 14 April 2025 | VARA licence for Hashkey MENA FZE issued. |
| 17 December 2025 | HashKey Holdings Limited lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (3887.HK). |
Risks and caveats
- Digital asset holdings are not covered by Hong Kong's Investor Compensation Fund or Deposit Protection Scheme.
- Licences differ by platform: HashKey Global clients are served by the Bermuda entity, not by the SFC-licensed Hong Kong entity.
- Digital assets can lose all of their value; issuers' insolvency leaves holders as unsecured creditors.
About the company
- Legal entity
- Hash Blockchain Limited, Hong Kong, company No. 2669359, SFC CE No. BPL992 (HashKey Exchange)
- Legal entity
- HashKey Bermuda Limited, Bermuda, company No. 202302864 (HashKey Global)
- Parent company
- HashKey Holdings Limited (HashKey Group), listed in Hong Kong as 3887.HK
- Founded
- HashKey Group: 2018
Official links
- Website: www.hashkey.com
- Website: global.hashkey.com
- Fees: www.hashkey.com/en-US/support-fee
- Fees: global.hashkey.com/en-US/support-fee
- Terms of use: support.hashkey.com/hc/en-gb/articles/900001171963-Investor-Business-Terms
- Terms of use: help.hashkey.com/hc/en-us/articles/13000983371036-Investor-Business-Terms
Questions and answers
Is HashKey Exchange licensed?
Yes. Hash Blockchain Limited is on the SFC's list of licensed virtual asset trading platforms (CE BPL992). HashKey Global is run by HashKey Bermuda Limited under a BMA Class F licence, and Hashkey MENA FZE holds a VARA licence.
What is the difference between HashKey Exchange and HashKey Global?
HashKey Exchange serves Hong Kong under the SFC; HashKey Global serves international clients from Bermuda and does not accept Hong Kong residents.
What are HashKey's fees?
HashKey Exchange spot: 0.29% at VIP0 with a USD 1.99 minimum. HashKey Global: 0.12% spot and 0.025%/0.06% futures maker/taker at VIP 0 (as of 31 October 2026).
Who owns HashKey?
HashKey Group; its holding company HashKey Holdings Limited listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 17 December 2025 (3887.HK).
Sources
- SFC - Lists of virtual asset trading platforms
- BMA - Regulated entities
- VARA - Public Register
- HashKey Exchange - Home
- HashKey Global - Home
- HashKey Exchange - Introduction
- HashKey Exchange - Investor Business Terms
- HashKey Exchange - Digital Asset Risk Disclosure
- HashKey Exchange - Fee Rates
- HashKey Global - Fee Rates
- HashKey Global - Investor Business Terms
- HashKey Global - Supported Countries/Regions
- HashKey Global - Grand Launch announcement
- HashKey Global - HKEX listing announcement
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