prominent Asian player in the digital asset financial service space, HashKey Exchange experienced a surge in trading volumes last week, reaching $4.5 billion on December 1, attributed to a token rewards program.

The Hong Kong-based exchange, part of HashKey Group, which secured the first retail crypto trading license in the region, opened officially on November 1. Despite a subsequent drop to $275 million on December 3, the volume remained elevated.

HashKey clarified that the spike was due to HSK token incentives and emphasized adherence to regulatory standards. Speculation on wash trading, a practice to artificially boost volumes, emerged on social media, but no misconduct has been confirmed.

HashKey Group, originating from Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group and an early Ethereum investor, operates as a comprehensive crypto firm offering trading, custody, venture investment, and web3 infrastructure.

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The surge in trading volumes on HashKey Exchange fueled by a token rewards program highlights the growing influence of incentive-driven trading in the crypto space, raising questions about market integrity amid social media speculation.

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