PANews reported on August 18th that CMB International Securities has officially launched virtual asset trading, becoming the first Chinese bank-affiliated brokerage to receive such a license in Hong Kong. Qualified investors can trade Bitcoin ( BTC ), Ether ( ETH ), and Tether ( USDT ) 24/7 via the app . The company plans to gradually expand the scope and functionality of virtual asset trading, continuously promoting the integration of traditional stock and virtual asset businesses.