// Gate Group said on Feb. 22 that it will apply for a crypto license in Hong Kong allowing it to launch “Gate HK.” The firm’s local company, Hippo Financial Services, gained a license in August 2022 to provide virtual asset custodial services. https://cointelegraph.com/news/gate-io-to-enter-hong-kong-following-city-s-6-4m-budget-allocation-to-web3 //