2023-1-31 17:31 |
Regulators in Hong Kong are looking to establish guiding principles for stablecoins before the end of 2023. origin »
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The special administrative region of China wants to become a regional crypto hub, but FTX’s filing for bankruptcy protection could prompt regulators to tighten restrictions.
2022-11-16 04:29 | |
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Hong Kong regulators have disclosed plans to investigate exposing the cryptocurrency sector to ordinary investors. According to a government announcement this morning, the Securities and Futures CommiThe post Hong Kong: Latest regulatory update might make retail crypto-trading legal soon appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-10-31 18:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency news out of Hong Kong indicate that market regulators in the city of over 7 million people are looking to legalise crypto trading for retail investors. The efforts are part of Hong Kong’s target of tapping into the crypto sectors’ growth in the region to position the city as a global crypto hub.
2022-10-29 17:30 | |
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A new study from Hong Kong regulators is expected to present initial thoughts and findings on CBDCs during the summer of 2022.
2021-10-4 14:05 | |
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Regulators across the globe have been stepping up to curb the rise of such malicious activities in the cryptocurrency space. Hong Kong, is no different. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures CommisThe post Hong Kong SFC announces measures to curb crypto-related frauds appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-9-8 16:00 | |
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Binance has been warned by regulators in the country it is based, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, to stop providing “stock tokens” services. “SFC wishes to...
2021-7-19 20:00 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SEC) of Hong Kong issued a warning on Friday against the leading cryptocurrency exchange, saying Binance is not licensed to sell “stock tokens” in the city. Previously, other regulators have also raised concerns about Binance selling tokenized stocks, including Germany.
2021-7-17 19:40 | |
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European and Hong Kong regulators are taking a closer look at the new trading in stock tokens offered by the Binance exchange. The regulators are keen to determine whether the offered tokenized securities pertain to securities, which would mean the crypto exchange must have a license to offer the tokens.
2021-4-23 20:30 | |
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BC's OSL exchange is the first crypto brokerage to receive Hong Kong regulators' blessing.
2021-1-12 19:46 | |
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The cryptocurrency world has been used to regulators coming down hard on the crypto businesses, especially in China. However, according to a recent update, Hong Kong regulators have given its first SFThe post Hong Kong issues first crypto license to OSL appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-12-15 16:00 | |
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Regulators in Hong Kong are set to expand the parameters for monitoring and overseeing the activities of crypto exchanges in the city. While mainland China continues to suppress cryptocurrency trading platforms, Hong Kong has historically been receptive to virtual currency exchange businesses as long as they adhere to laid down rules and regulations.
2020-11-4 22:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s government is poised to change the rules for cryptocurrency trading firms operating within the city’s jurisdiction. Financial regulators worldwide are still in the process of formulating the best approach for regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
2020-11-4 17:55 | |
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With support from the Hong Kong community, industry leaders from across the world will converge at the largest virtual event for business, regulators, and technology. The 2nd Annual Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 hosted by The NexChange Group will be held between the 17th and 19th of November 2020. The core event of the week is the […]
2020-9-23 10:38 | |
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With support from the Hong Kong community, industry leaders from across the world will converge at the largest virtual event for businesses, regulators, and technology. The 2nd Annual Hong Kong BloThe post Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 Goes Virtual to Feature International Leaders of Finance and Tech appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-9-17 15:00 | |
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Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.
2020-8-27 03:01 | |
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Authorities in crypto-friendly Hong Kong have revealed that the nation is making plans to further increase regulatory oversight on bitcoin (BTC) trading venues and crypto-related businesses operating in the state, in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to a speech on February 26, 2020.
2020-2-28 12:00 | |
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Hong Kong will regulate cryptocurrency exchanges. The Securities and Futures Commission developed a set of guidelines for exchanges to operate. Custody and cybersecurity are the top concerns among regulators.
2019-11-7 15:58 | |
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Financial regulators in Hong Kong will introduce clear cut rules to govern the operations of cryptocurrency exchanges. Meanwhile, reports show that fund managers continue to struggle with the stringent requirements for crypto investment in Hong Kong.
2019-11-6 11:00 | |
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The securities regulators of Hong Kong started to let companies apply for a crypto fund license about a year ago, but not many licenses were issued so far. According to a recent report made by Reuters, the Securities and Futures Commission of the region is denying most of the applications, which is getting in the […]
2019-11-6 02:16 | |
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The weekend saw fresh violence erupting on the streets of Hong Kong as protesters increased their presence and the police amplified their responses. It seems a strange time for regulators to publish a paper on crypto as ATMs on the island nation ran out of cash.
2019-10-7 14:00 | |
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By CCN: CoinBene, who denied being hacked earlier this year, is not registered to do business in Germany. German regulators want you to know that. Bitcoin Exchange Coinbene Swears it Wasn’t Hacked: Traders Fear the Worst https://t.
2019-5-30 18:19 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bank of Thailand (BOT), in a bid to promote financial technology (fintech) collaborations between the two regulators, according to a Crowdfund Insider report on May 14, 2019.
2019-5-16 11:30 | |
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Within the sphere of traditional finance, at least, crypto has a custody problem. The problem? Crypto is complicated, security is tricky and — if we’re being frank — the suits don’t know a bit from a byte (or a blockchain from a cloud server).
2019-4-12 22:03 | |
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As the bear market continues with no signs of a change in trend crypto exchanges and mining giants in China seek ways to stay afloat. One method which has been increasing is a reverse merger in Hong Kong as IPO hopes fade.
2019-1-26 12:00 | |
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Fresh comment from regulators suggests chances of Bitmain succeeding in holding an IPO in Hong Kong now slimmer
2019-1-24 11:45 | |
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CoinSpeaker Bitcoin Mining Chips Manufacturer Canaan Knocks the U. S. Door for an IPO After facing rejection from the Hong Kong regulators, Canaan proceeds to even bigger crypto market i.
2019-1-9 12:36 | |
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Hong Kong regulators think it is too “premature” to allow an IPO for Bitmain or other crypto businesses, say two anonymous sources cited by South China Morning Post
2018-12-20 20:27 | |
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Two of the most crypto friendly nations on the globe have been revisiting their regulatory frameworks this week. Japan has reclassified its terminology of cryptocurrencies while over in Hong Kong regulators want more oversight on exchanges and crypto companies.
2018-12-18 13:00 | |
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Glassdoor Economic Research is delivering much needed good news to the crypto community saying that despite extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, the number of crypto jobs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector has risen by 300 percent since the same time last year.
2018-10-19 21:27 | |
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Hong Kong’s quick growth as a cryptocurrency hub is a major concern for financial regulators and needs the “Right Approach” says, outgoing Chairman of the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Carlson Tong Ka-Shing.
2018-10-16 19:40 | |
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Since the establishment of the first crypto-to-fiat platform, exchanges have been subject to intense scrutiny from banks, regulators, and most importantly, the consumers and investors themselves. Despite its veteran status in this nascent industry, Bitfinex isn’t exempt from this scrutiny, as a few too many controversies have rocked the Hong Kong-based startup over its near-six-year history.
2018-10-13 15:46 | |
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The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves.
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
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Life in Venezuela is anything but. Last year, the South American nation of 32 million led the world with 652% inflation and this year the economic turmoil is even worse. As of September 2018, the annual inflation was estimated at 200,000% and International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it could spike to a mindboggling 1,000,000% by December.
2018-10-10 22:30 | |
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Angelina Kwan, former managing director and head of regulatory compliance for Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing, is taking on the position of COO of BitMEX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, at a time when the challenges facing these exchanges are greater than ever.
2018-10-2 15:47 | |
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Bitmain, the biggest company in bitcoin mining, has filed for its IPO in Hong Kong. As part of the approval process, the company submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong stock exchange at the end of August 2018.
2018-9-28 23:08 | |
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The China-based mining manufacturer Bitmain Technologies has filed its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus in order to gain approval to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Also Read: Japanese Regulators Urgently Respond to Zaif’s Hack Bitmain Officially Files for IPO Status in Hong Kong The large mining firm Bitmain has officially initiated its attempt […] The post Bitmain Bids for Public Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange appeared first on Bitcoin News.
2018-9-27 00:15 | |
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Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) Plans To Create a “Global Sandbox” For “Cross-Border Solutions” Blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology have been earning more interest from multiple industries around the world.
2018-8-9 05:35 | |
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Regulation is one of the more pressing topics of debate in the cryptocurrency world these days. It’s a necessary evil to some, yet a way of legitimizing the industry to almost everyone else. Hong Kong regulators are keeping a close eye on this industry, and its Securities and Futures Commission has indicated it will continue […]
2018-6-30 19:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released its annual report in which it states the commision will continue to monitor the cryptocurrency market and step in with penalties when it needs to.
2018-6-28 13:00 | |
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, is planning to work with regulators in Abu Dhabi to develop a cross-border trade finance system that is built with distributed ledger technology (DLT).
2018-6-27 12:35 | |
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Bitmain — the largest and most established manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining chips — is considering an IPO, or initial public offering. This could potentially open the company’s books to the world and allow the stock market to assign the company real-time value.
2018-6-11 01:34 | |
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HyperLiquid, the recently launched layer-1 blockchain and decentralized exchange, could outpace rivals in terms of fee generation in the next year, Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins says. The DEX platform for perpetual futures has, in the past few days, attracted…
The National Bank of Cambodia has given commercial banks and payment firms permission to provide crypto-related services, but not for Bitcoin and other unbacked tokens. According to the Phnom Penh Post, the NBC formally declared the decision to allow banks…
In 2024, Latin America has shown surprising growth in the cryptocurrency sector. Colombia, for example, has risen to fifth place in the region of cryptocurrency adoption. However, the region’s diverse legal frameworks have created “grey areas” in the regulation and operation of cryptocurrencies throughout Latin America.
The blockchain developer ecosystem is shifting: fewer developers are entering the space, and experienced developers are dominating the work, Electric Capital’s research report shows. Blockchain developers are key to the crypto industry.
Industry leaders Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, and Nancy Beaton of Uphold highlight stablecoins as a transformative 'killer use case' for the crypto industry.
Hong Kong presents a stablecoin bill to solidify its digital asset regulatory framework. At a legislative council meeting on Dec. 18, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, presented a stablecoin bill in its second reading.…
BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure platform founded in 2021, has announced it raised $50 million in its Series B funding round. The platform plans to use the funding to drive the next phase of its business growth, it said in a…