Hong Kong Fintech Company Raises $220 Million in Series D Funding, Digital Bank License Holder Accelerates Southeast Asia Expansion

LiquidityWitch · 2026-01-17T05:02:11+00:00

A Hong Kong fintech company has completed Series D funding of $220 million, aiming to expand into Southeast Asia and pursue strategic acquisitions. This funding reflects traditional financial institutions' recognition of Web3 and digital banking, especially in Southeast Asia where financial demand is high and growth potential is strong. The financing will support market expansion and integration, signaling the industry entering a mature stage.

LiquidityWitch

2026-01-17 05:02:11

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【Blockchain Rhythm】Web3 ecosystem makes another big move. A Hong Kong fintech company recently completed a $220 million Series D funding round, with investors behind it boasting a luxurious lineup—including several leading financial institutions and investment funds. The purpose of this funding is very clear: firstly, to expand into Southeast Asia, and secondly, to pursue strategic acquisitions.

Interestingly, this company’s digital bank obtained a virtual banking license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority in 2019, making it a pioneer in this field. As an early member of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, its position in the ecosystem is quite solid.

From a funding perspective, this reflects a shift in attitude among traditional financial institutions towards the Web3 and digital banking sectors. These established financial groups are willing to bet on this direction, indicating their recognition of its potential. Especially in the Southeast Asian market—where financial inclusion needs are high and the growth potential for digital banks is significant.

What can this funding be used for? Besides exploring new markets, strategic acquisitions are also worth noting. In the Web3 finance track, integration and expansion often signal later-stage financing, suggesting the industry may be entering a more mature phase.

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MetamaskMechanic

· 4h ago

Southeast Asia is indeed a hot spot, and traditional finance is also starting to embrace Web3. I've been a fan of this company for a long time; not many players had licenses as early as 2019. Spending 220 million shows that major institutions truly believe in this track. However, the Southeast Asian market is easy to enter but highly competitive. How many can stand out? Virtual banking licenses are a moat, but ecosystem integration is the key. Combining old money with Web3 is what truly upgrades the gameplay.

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Liquidated_Larry

· 4h ago

Damn, another 220 million. Big companies are really fighting for this Southeast Asia market. Traditional finance is starting to get timid now, relying on Web3 to save the day. Hong Kong's virtual licenses have been issued long ago, and now they are just starting to raise funds and expand. What's their thinking? The financial gap in Southeast Asia is so big; those who entered early can indeed eat some of the pie. But honestly, why are the numbers in this round of funding so high? It feels a bit fake. Has the list of investors been announced? I don't want to read news translations anymore. Strategic acquisitions? Still depends on what they end up buying; otherwise, it's just a money-burning game. Being a pioneer is quite attractive, but the current level of competition in this track is intense. Although the Southeast Asia market has great potential, local policies are hard to predict, and the risks are there. They had a license back in 2019. Why haven't I heard much about it in recent years?

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OnchainSniper

· 5h ago

$220 million invested in Southeast Asia, the big players finally can't sit still The financial gap in Southeast Asia is so big, someone should have taken action long ago Really? Is traditional finance still reliable in this wave... Virtual banking licenses plus mergers and acquisitions, this pace is a bit rapid Is Hong Kong about to rise?

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OptionWhisperer

· 5h ago

$220 million invested in Southeast Asia, this wave clearly shows that traditional finance can no longer sit still --- Virtual banking licenses obtained this early, early-stage deployment is indeed aggressive --- The financial gap in Southeast Asia is so large, digital banks are really a blue ocean --- Established financial groups have all entered the scene, this track won't cool down --- But what does strategic mergers and acquisitions in the financing purpose mean? Could there be big moves? --- They already had licenses in 2019, this company is indeed an old player --- Funding rounds have reached Series D, the valuation should not be low --- The key is the market potential in Southeast Asia, which is indeed larger than Hong Kong's imagination

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 5h ago

Hey, wait a minute. Is Southeast Asia really that attractive to traditional financial giants? It feels like the rhetoric of financial inclusion is a bit overused. Is traditional finance doing well with Web3? It still feels like they're just testing the waters. 220 million? How big of a splash can this money make in Southeast Asia?

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