Alchemy Pay, a leading global fiat-to-crypto payment provider, has successfully upgraded HTF Securities Limited’s Type 4 license to include Virtual Asset Advisory Services in Hong Kong.
The enhancement allows HTF Securities, a corporation regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), to offer regulated advisory services for virtual assets to both retail and institutional clients.
🇭🇰 #AlchemyPay, together with HTF Securities, has uplifted the SFC Type 4 License to include Virtual Asset Advisory Services, with Type 1 & 9 upgrades in progress, strengthening our ability to bridge traditional finance with compliant crypto innovation.
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— Alchemy Pay|$ACH: Fiat-Crypto Payment Gateway (@AlchemyPay) February 5, 2026
Strengthening regulated crypto services in Hong Kong
The Type 4 license upgrade is part of a broader strategic partnership between Alchemy Pay and HTF Securities, following Alchemy Pay’s previous investment in the firm. This milestone marks the first phase in a plan to extend regulatory permissions further, including Virtual Asset Dealing and Management Services under Types 1 and 9. The approach mirrors successful strategies by leading Hong Kong financial institutions, reflecting the city’s growing recognition of digital assets within its mainstream financial framework.
By adding virtual asset advisory capabilities, Alchemy Pay strengthens its position in Hong Kong as a key hub connecting traditional finance with digital markets. The company aims to bridge fiat and crypto ecosystems through compliant infrastructure, support stablecoin development, and advance its Alchemy Chain
Global compliance and strategic growth
This SFC license enhancement builds on Alchemy Pay’s expanding compliance footprint worldwide. In 2025 alone, the company secured six U.S. Money Transmitter Licenses and extended its regulated presence in markets including Australia, South Korea, Switzerland, and Hong Kong. These steps reflect Alchemy Pay’s commitment to transparent, sustainable growth as it scales its fiat-to-crypto payment network.
With the Type 4 upgrade now in place, Alchemy Pay and HTF Securities are positioned to offer regulated, institutional-grade crypto advisory services. This development signals a growing alignment between regulated financial markets and the rapidly evolving digital asset sector, providing both legitimacy and accessible pathways for investors and businesses engaging with crypto.
Similarly, Alchemy Pay secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in the U.S. state of Nebraska, marking another step in the company’s effort to expand its regulated footprint across the American market.
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