According to a Reuters report on June 16, the British "Financial Times" reported that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to accept cryptocurrency customers. In response, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority responded that they had indeed asked banks operating in Hong Kong in April to try to meet the business requirements of licensed cryptocurrency exchanges. They met with several large banks and asked why cryptocurrency exchanges were not accepted as customers. In a letter dated April 27, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has put forward requirements on banks in a relatively tough way, and due diligence on customers should not cause undue burden, especially for those who set up offices in Hong Kong. people. Previously reported, people familiar with the matter: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is urging HSBC and Standard Chartered to accept cryptocurrency customers.