[Alchemy Pay Completes Hong Kong SFC Type 1 License Upgrade for Virtual Asset Business] Alchemy Pay announced the completion of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Type 1 license upgrade in collaboration with licensed institution HTF Securities, adding virtual asset trading services for professional and retail investors. Previously, the Type 4 license upgrade had been completed, while the Type 9 license upgrade is still in progress. The company stated that this move will strengthen its expansion of fiat on/off ramps, stablecoin, and digital asset business operations in Hong Kong.