2025-2-19 08:57 |
Hong Kong financial secretary Paul Chan Mo-po says an exciting upcoming development is the intersection of AI and blockchain, which he said would create more use cases. origin »
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Zak Folkman, co-founder of Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial, discussed memecoin regulations and ICOs with Tron founder Justin Sun at Consensus Hong Kong.
2025-2-19 18:43 | |
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Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers…
2025-2-19 13:24 | |
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The increasing popularity of decentralized exchanges and an awareness of centralization risk is raising demand for self-custody, says OKX's President.
2025-1-23 20:44 | |
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China banker says Trump’s Bitcoin plan contradicts his US dollar dreams as Hong Kong busts deepfake AI pig butcher scammers. Asia Express.
2025-1-10 00:42 | |
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A venture capitalist who was one of the first investors in Solana says building liquidity is now key to Hong Kong’s development as a crypto hub.
2025-1-4 20:09 | |
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The Hong Kong Treasury Department does not consider crypto to be a ‘target asset’ for the nation’s Exchange Fund, even though it does invest a small portion of funds into crypto assets.
2024-12-11 16:33 | |
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CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire, says stablecoins will become a critical part of Hong Kong’s trade settlements as the region transitions into more Web3 territory. According to an Oct. 30 report on South China Morning Post, Jeremy Allaire said Circle(cUSDC)…
2024-10-30 16:33 | |
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Legislative Council member Johnny Ng proposed the integration of Bitcoin into Hong Kong's financial reserves. Meanwhile, Trump pledged a strategic U.S. Bitcoin reserve, boosting national economThe post Hong Kong to create Bitcoin reserves? Legislative Council's Johnny Ng says... appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-7-30 23:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission chief Julia Leung says Bitcoin is clearly showing its power to stay as an “alternative asset.” Bitcoin, the largest crypto by market capitalization, is here to stay as it succeeded over the past 15…
2024-6-6 13:32 | |
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The Worldcoin Foundation expressed disappointment with Hong Kong regulatory authorities’ recent ban, emphasizing its commitment to lawful operation and data privacy compliance. The Worldcoin Foundation has expressed its disappointment with the recent decision by Hong Kong regulatory authorities to ban…
2024-5-26 10:57 | |
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Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data personnel visited 10 of the project's locations in December and January.
2024-5-23 17:33 | |
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The approval of Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs by the Hong Kong Securities and Future Commission in mid-April 2024 indicated that more regulatory bodies of different regions are beginning to view crypto investments in a more positive light, and this opened the floodgate of several filings of spot ETFs, especially […]
2024-5-4 01:24 | |
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Bitcoin’s halving won’t spark a lasting bull run over the next 12-18 months, relying on new investors through spot ETFs in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. The highly anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving is expected to have a less significant…
2024-4-26 09:52 | |
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One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings.
2024-4-25 19:37 | |
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Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has thrown cold water on the excitement surrounding the new spot crypto products after suggesting they are not as big of a deal as some crypto enthusiasts may think.
2024-4-17 16:03 | |
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Hong Kong has reportedly approved its first batch of spot bitcoin ETFs, with multiple issuers announcing they received permission to launch the Bitcoin funds.
2024-4-16 13:11 | |
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BTC retested $60K amidst an escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend. Peter Schiff claims a drop below $60K will be risky for Bitcoin and its holders, including MicroStrategy. The post After Middle East crisis, will Hong Kong's ETF approval save BTC? Peter Schiff says... appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-4-15 13:00 | |
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Singapore-based Matrixport expects mainland Chinese investors to move billions into potential Hong Kong-listed spot BTC ETFs through the Stock Connect program.
2024-4-12 10:21 | |
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Mainland Chinese fund companies are leveraging their Hong Kong subsidiaries to explore spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling their keen interest in the new investment avenue. Chinese mainland-based equity funds have reportedly submitted their applications to launch spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)…
2024-4-8 11:46 | |
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Cathie Wood spoke on several key topics shaping the future of the blockchain and crypto industries. Word to the wise, she says: Look at what Hong Kong is doing.
2024-4-8 17:30 | |
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Last year, regulators in Japan and Germany also alerted consumers the exchange was unlicensed.
2024-3-16 13:43 | |
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HSBC’s Hong Kong investments head, Sami Abouzahr, says asset tokenization is one of the top priorities for the bank for this year. HSBC Hong Kong is set to double down on asset tokenization as part of the bank’s development strategy…
2024-2-29 11:46 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.
2023-11-29 20:26 | |
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Bitget’s local arm in Hong Kong says it decided to drop business and market-related considerations in the region. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget is backing out of its plans to obtain a license for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Hong Kong.…
2023-11-13 16:22 | |
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Hashkey Capital partner of liquids funds and research, Jupiter Zheng, says the crypto sector in Hong Kong is now primed for significant growth over the next four to five years.
2023-11-10 08:32 | |
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The recent JPEX scandal has scarred the reputation of Hong Kong’s crypto industry, raising questions about the future of web3 and digital assets in the region. However, a speech by the region’s Financial Services and Treasury Secretary, Christopher Hui, at the ongoing Hong Kong Fintech week put minds at ease. Hui declared that the $165 […]
2023-11-2 16:00 | |
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Hong Kong's Financial Services and Treasury Bureau has announced new fintech and tokenization initiatives, including regulatory clarity on tokenized securities and an Integrated Fund Platform. Visa also highlighted tokenization's potential.
2023-11-2 12:18 | |
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A retail central bank digital currency could add unique value to the existing payments ecosystem and enable new types of economic transactions, but further investigation is needed, Hong Kong's central bank said.
2023-10-30 15:23 | |
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BC Technology says statements in Bloomberg’s article are ‘factually inaccurate and highly misleading.’ Hong Kong’s BC Technology Group Ltd. has denied recent reports saying that the company is exploring the sale of its licensed crypto platform OSL. In a recent…
2023-10-18 11:58 | |
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Hong Kong will not allow retail investors to trade stablecoins until they are officially regulated, which is projected to happen by the end of 2024.
2023-10-6 13:12 | |
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HKEX says the system, used by traders in Hong Kong to buy stocks in China, will speed up settlement and provide greater transparency.
2023-10-5 23:17 | |
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Hong Kong-based OTCs say the region has become a safe harbor not only for crypto multimillionaires but for ordinary people, too.
2023-10-4 14:30 | |
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East Asia represents almost 8.8% of all transactions globally, a report from the research firm says.
2023-10-2 18:57 | |
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Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand
2023-9-25 09:33 | |
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In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms.
2023-9-25 07:18 | |
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A Hong Kong politician describes significant progress toward finalization of a framework governing stablecoin issuance. The post Hong Kong Edges Closer to Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin, Lawmaker Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-9-20 20:00 | |
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The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks
2023-9-19 12:44 | |
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Hong Kong warns crypto firms against using the word “bank” The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) says only licensed banks can take “deposits. ” Using terms such as digital bank, crypto bank and crypto asset bank contravenes the Banking Ordinance.
2023-9-16 21:23 | |
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Paul Chan says that blockchain and Web3 tech will be responsible for the next big wave of growth in Hong Kong’s digital tech sector.
2023-8-28 07:36 | |
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A successful $100 million tokenized green bond issuance earlier this year has convinced the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to continue exploring tokenization to improve financial markets.
2023-8-25 15:18 | |
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Leung Fung Yee, CEO of Hong Kong's SFC, supports regulating virtual asset service providers to promote crypto innovation and market trust
2023-6-25 13:41 | |
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The country’s financial secretary says state funding and support have helped draw Web3 innovators to the digital hub.
2023-6-19 13:30 | |
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Amid US regulators cracking down on crypto, Hong Kong is trying not to miss its chance to attract scared Web3 services
2023-6-16 12:20 | |
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A Hong Kong-based entrepreneur says that while the digital assets regulation is "overall friendly," banking regulations will make the industry's growth there difficult. ALSO: Bitcoin surges post-BlackRock iShares ETF filing but the rally sputters.
2023-6-16 03:08 | |
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Huobi could be licensed as a crypto trading provider in Hong Kong by the end of the year, Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and a Huobi Global advisor has said. The Huobi Token rose briefly to trade above $3.
2023-6-3 19:22 | |
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The Hong Kong trust company says the new FDUSD combines the stability of the U.S. dollar with the reliability of Asian regulation.
2023-6-2 20:46 | |
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2023-5-28 18:54 | |
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The real estate developer’s fintech unit already has a digital banking license in Singapore; “We are ready to step into Hong Kong,” CEO says.
2023-5-18 19:37 | |
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Hong Kong regulator says crypto exchanges will be welcome, but there is one major nuance
2023-5-9 13:03 | |
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Strategy’s latest capital-raising method, perpetual strike preferred stock, is designed to fund Bitcoin buys with priority dividends, conversion options and controlled dilution.
Some in the crypto community are outraged about the lack of legal clarity around memecoins like Libra, which collapsed soon after endorsement by Argentine President Javier Milei.
Wintermute plans US expansion with a New York office, betting on pro-crypto policies under the Trump administration, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy says.
Bitcoin should not reenter a bear market in 2025, even with a 30% BTC price drop, says CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.
BitGo boss Mike Belsche has hinted at a potential public offering for his crypto custody firm, and says going public would help to “deliver trust in digital assets.”
The US Senate confirmed former Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and crypto advocate Howard Lutnik as President Donald Trump’s commerce secretary.