BlockBeats news, on August 28, according to (Ming Pao) report, Guotai Junan International announced the official launch of cryptocurrency trading services. After customers activate their crypto accounts, they can trade various cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, AVAX, LINK, and SOL. Customers with professional investor qualifications can further choose to trade XRP, USDT, USDC, and other currencies. In addition, customers can use Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) trading services to allocate idle funds not invested in the cryptocurrency market into Guotai Junan International's 'Wealth Plan'. Guotai Junan International plans to launch more advanced digital asset services in the future.

On June 24, Guotai Junan International announced that Guotai Haitong Group's subsidiary, Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited (stock code: 1788.HK), officially obtained approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission on June 24 to upgrade its existing securities trading license to provide virtual asset trading services and offer advice based on providing virtual asset trading services. After the upgrade, customers can directly trade cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as stablecoins like USDT on their platform.