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Blizzard Doesn’t Want You to Know About Its Big Fat Blitzchung Lie
Blizzard appears to have been caught lying about the Hearthstone controversy that has embroiled the company in recent months. After President J. Allen Brack “apologized” at the start of BlizzCon 2019, the company claimed employees were free to weigh in on Hong Kong on social media – just not game streams. дальше »
2019-11-5 20:23
Hong Kong Free Press Gives BitPay the Boot, Brings BTCPay Onboard
Frustrated Hong Kong Free Press has changed its payment processor from BitPay to BTCPay in order to receive its donation payments. The post Hong Kong Free Press Gives BitPay the Boot, Brings BTCPay Onboard appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-12 21:57
Hong Kong Free Press Will Now Accept Bitcoin Donations via BTCPay
Last month it was reported that BitPay refused to accept bitcoin payments as donations for the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). The platform received a lot of flak at the time and the organization started looking for a replacement. дальше »
2019-10-11 11:10
Hong Kong Free Press Ditches BitPay After Bitcoin Donation Block
Following a Twitter tirade against BitPay for its decision to block the donation of cryptocurrencies to the Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP), the crowdfunded media outlet has pivoted to a new cryptocurrency payment processor, BTCPay, as tensions continue to mount in the Special Administrative Region. дальше »
2019-10-10 16:48
Hong Kong Issues Rules for Crypto Asset Managers
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong released guidance for crypto asset fund managers, demonstrating openness toward cryptocurrencies. The post Hong Kong Issues Rules for Crypto Asset Managers appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-10-9 18:28
Hong Kong Protesters Get Creative to Flout Anti-Mask Ban
Protesters are finding innovative ways to circumvent the oppressive anti-mask ban which came into effect in Hong Kong on Friday. The emergency law is unprecedented in the city’s China-led history as chief executive Carrie Lam looks for every available tool to quell the unrest. дальше »
2019-10-7 18:00
4 Recent Government Actions Which Are Bullish for Bitcoin
Recent government activity around the world has demonstrated that individuals need to be able to control their own money. Here are four major news stories which made the case for Bitcoin. Is your money really yours? According to recent headlines, it seems that governments across the globe have been leveraging monetary policy at the expense […] The post 4 Recent Government Actions Which Are Bullish for Bitcoin appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-7 04:18
Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Regulations for Crypto Fund Managers
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has released guidelines for virtual asset portfolio managers
дальше »2019-10-7 02:42
Why Bitcoin: Hong Kong ATMs Have Run Out of Cash, Locals Say
Hong Kong Crisis If you’ve perused the news any time over the past few months, you know there are raging protests in Hong Kong. A large portion of the region’s seven million inhabitants has been... дальше »
2019-10-6 20:06
Hong Kong ATMs Run Out of Money As Bitcoin Trading Volume Balloons
Hong Kong residents are reporting that many ATMs are running out of cash entirely. Protestors have been queuing up to withdraw funds in fear that the Chinese government may start monitoring digital payments and freezing assets. дальше »
2019-10-7 15:15
Major Asian Blockchain VC Firm Launches New Bitcoin Tracker Fund
CMCC Global, one of Asia’s first blockchain VC firms, has launched a new institutional tracker fund for Bitcoin
дальше »2019-9-19 14:52
‘Never Use BitPay’ — Hong Kong Free Press Slams Bitcoin Donation Block
Bitcoin donation block sees BitPay in hot water again
дальше »2019-9-11 11:28
Dow Euphoria Fades as Hong Kong Protesters Beg for Trump's Help
The Dow Jones rally sputtered on Monday, culminating in an uninspiring 35 point advance on the day as the wider stock market turned lower. Monday’s market hiccup indicated fading optimism, as positive developments in the trade war, Hong Kong, and Brexit all faced sober reevaluations. дальше »
2019-9-10 22:42
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens. дальше »
2019-9-6 11:00
Dow Soars But Federal Reserve Descends Into Civil War
The Dow soared toward a blockbuster recovery on Wednesday after positive developments in Hong Kong removed one potential complication from the trade war landscape. However, conflicting opinions on interest rate policy suggest that the Federal Reserve risks descending into civil war ahead of a closely-watched policy meeting this month. дальше »
2019-9-5 16:36
Dow Futures Explode Higher as Hong Kong Bows to Protestors
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) futures climbed 200 points higher in early trading Wednesday. Optimism returned to the market as Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam bows to protestor demands and restores some calm to Asian stock markets. дальше »
2019-9-5 13:00
Hong Kong Protests Continue Fueling Money Flight, Will it Affect Bitcoin?
Anti-government demonstrations entered their eleventh week with a defiant march in Hong Kong’s Central district on Sunday. The threat of violence and civil unrest has led to increasing uncertainty over the city’s future. дальше »
2019-8-21 02:00
Bitcoin Twitter Is Daydreaming About a Hong Kong Bank Run
By CCN Markets: There’s nothing like a bank run to bring out the bitcoin-fever dreamers. Hong Kong protesters reportedly tried the tactic in their latest effort to stop what they see as unfair practices of their government. дальше »
2019-8-18 15:30
Bitcoin Eyes Demand as Hong Kong Protestors Announce Bank Run
Bitcoin is hoping to become a hot property in Hong Kong. The region’s political crisis has swept over its banking sector, which is now seeing protestors withdrawing large bundles of cash out of ATMs. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:00
Economic and Political Uncertainty Boost Bitcoin Price in Argentina and Hong Kong
According to news published by Bloomberg on August 13, 2019, bitcoin continues to be traded at a premium due to economic uncertainty and political instability in Argentina and Hong Kong, confirming its value in turmoil environments. дальше »
2019-8-16 21:00
Dow Tanks as Greedy Bears Gorge on Hong Kong, Argentina & Epstein
The Dow Jones continued to expose its vulnerability on Monday, as the index traded down 267 points (0.85%) to 26,019. Most of the damage was done at the opening bell, with protests in Hong Kong, a shocking vote in Argentina, and Jeffrey Epstein fallout adding to a potent soup of bearish news for global risk […] The post Dow Tanks as Greedy Bears Gorge on Hong Kong, Argentina & Epstein appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-8-13 19:49
Hong Kong Stock Market Recoils as Protesters Invade Government HQ
Protesters in Hong Kong have reportedly taken over at least one government building, with tensions escalating over the weekend and preventing the local stock market from taking part in an otherwise-global rally. дальше »
2019-7-2 20:33
Hong Kong Paying a Premium for Bitcoin That Beijing Can’t Stop
BTC in Hong Kong is currently trading $175 above its spot price according to other Bitcoin indexes, as political instability is driving demand for a safe haven. Hong Kong Protesters Seek Safety in Bitcoin Bitcoin demand in Hong Kong is starting to surge as an increasing amount of citizens are seeking refuge in the decentralized currency. дальше »
2019-6-18 23:00
Bitcoin Price Hits $100+ Premium in Hong Kong After Violent Protests: Analyst
By CCN Markets: Bitcoin has already come of age as a safe haven currency, a market analyst has pronounced. According to eToro’s senior market analyst Mati Greenspan, the cryptocurrency is trading at a premium of over $100 in Hong Kong on the TideBit exchange. дальше »
2019-6-18 18:28
Cash Is King In Hong Kong As Thousands Choose Financial Privacy
Hong Kong is waking up to the benefits of financial privacy using cash, reports claim, as protesters seek to hide their movements and identity. Hong Kong Pays Cash To ‘Avoid Tracking’ According to various reports surfacing on social media this week, participants in the ongoing rallies against the Hong Kong government are choosing to abandon payment methods which could track them. дальше »
2019-6-12 12:00
Is the Future of Crypto in Hong Kong in Danger? Extradition Protests Spark Fear
An estimated 1 million Hong Kong residents took to the street on Sunday to protest changes to extradition law by Beijing. The protests were peaceful up until midnight when rising tensions erupted in violent clashes with the police outside the legislative offices, sparking fear towards the future of the region’s crypto sector. дальше »
2019-6-11 16:02
Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Calls for Crypto Regulation to Confront Fraud
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has expressed concern over the lack of regulation dealing with fraud in the crypto space
дальше »2019-5-30 15:11
Hong Kong Restricts Bitcoin Mining, Will it Lead to a Change in Attitude Towards Crypto?
At the start of this month, James Lau, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury, informed the Legislative Council that the purchase of mining equipment falls under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. дальше »
2019-4-24 16:35
Hong Kong Bitcoin Traders Guilty of ‘Unfair’ Mining Sales Face 5-Yr Prison Term
By CCN. com: Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, James Lau, has clarified to the city-state’s Legislative Council that commercial transactions relating to Bitcoin mining devices are protected under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. дальше »
2019-4-4 15:34
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Gatecoin Choked to Death by Banking Freeze
Nowhere does the phrase ‘misfortunes don’t come singly’ appear to be truer than in the case of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin which has been hacked, had its banking accounts frozen, lost funds to a payment processor and now faces liquidation all in a span of three years. дальше »
2019-3-15 15:34
Previously Hacked Gatecoin Exchange Receives Liquidation Order Following Banking Problems
Hong Kong-based exchange Gatecoin, which was hacked in 2016, has officially received a court liquidation order, the company reported
дальше »2019-3-14 17:50
Cardano Creator Criticizes JPM Coin: “It’s an Abomination of Crypto”
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson shared his less than flattering assessment of JPMorgan’s crypto asset JPM Coin at Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2019. His scathing comments drew an impassioned response from the audience, and most of the panel, who applauded his outspoken message. дальше »
2019-3-12 17:06
Report: Bitmain IPO Document Reportedly Reveals $500 Million Q3 Losses
The earnings report shows that the Bitcoin bear market could have cost Bitmain $500 million in Q3 last year
дальше »2019-2-19 10:33
Deloitte Completes Joint Pilot Digitizing Supply Chain Management on Multiple DLTs
Global consulting giant Deloitte has successfully completed a joint pilot of digitizing the supply chain across multiple blockchain networks
дальше »2019-2-5 14:32
Hong Kong Crypto Investors Claim to Have Lost HK$3 Million in ‘Mining Machines’ Scam
A new crypto controversy has surfaced in Hong Kong where investors are claiming to have been duped by a promoter. The investors claim to have invested in Wong Ching-kit’s cryptocurrency mining machines. дальше »
2019-1-8 15:54
2019 Will See Entry of More Institutional Players in Crypto, Says Asia Fintech PwC Leader
Many institutional players will enter the crypto space, according to the crypto and fintech leader for Asia at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
дальше »2018-12-27 16:38
Hodler’s Digest, Dec. 17–23: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
A report accuses major crypto exchanges of wash trading, sources say that Facebook is developing their own crypto, and more in this week’s Hodler’s Digest
дальше »2018-12-23 19:05
Bitmain IPO Suffers Major Setback as Hong Kong Regulator Declares Crypto Firms “Immature”
These are not the best of times indeed for Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of bitcoin mining equipment as Hong Kong’s stock market regulator, HKEX has made it clear that it would not approve the initial public offering (IPO) applications of DLT-linked firms until the region formulates a robust regulatory framework to govern its blockchain technology and cryptocurrency space, reported. дальше »
2018-12-22 00:00
Mining ASIC Producer Ebang Reports ‘Significant Decreases’ in Revenue From July-September
Ebang, a cryptocurrency mining producer, reportedly suffered “significant decreases” in revenue from July to September
дальше »2018-12-22 19:51
Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges and Startups Face Tighter Regulations
Everyone knows Hong Kong has a free market approach to startups and businesses and their lax regulatory oversight regarding… The post Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges and Startups Face Tighter Regulations appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-12-18 04:00
Hong Kong Set to Tighten Cryptocurrency Rules
The Hong Kong authorities are looking to regulate the cryptocurrency sector more strictly. According to the latest news report by Nikkei Asian Review, the authorities are planning to bring crypto-related entities under the Securities and Futures Commission. дальше »
2018-12-17 18:29
Hong Kong Regulation Set to Benefit Custody Company InVault
Cryptocurrency custody services company InVault, from Shanghai, has launched in Hong Kong just in time to take advantage of the special administrative region’s new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and asset managers. дальше »
2018-11-25 23:00
$30M Shanghai-Based Cryptocurrency Trading Fund to Launch in Early 2019
Shanghai-based digital asset management company is reportedly set to launch a new cryptocurrency trading fund in partnership with an unnamed licensed asset manager in Hong Kong. Cryptocurrency Trading Fund: Arbitrage Strategy Point95 Global – a digital asset management firm based in Shanghai, is reportedly planning to set up a new cryptocurrency trading fund in partnership with an unnamed licensed asset manager in Hong Kong. дальше »
2018-11-15 00:00
Volatility Should Not Hold Investors Back from Accepting Cryptocurrency as an Asset Class in Asia
Asia’s traditional financial market has begun to recognize the investment merits of cryptocurrencies and its potential to be accepted as a formal asset class. Earlier this month, the Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that it will start to explore how to regulate the trading flows of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-11-15 23:00
Bitfinex Updates Fiat Withdrawal Fee Structure, $30,000 Fee to Withdraw $1 Million
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitfinex announced its updated fee structure for high frequency/size fiat withdrawals, through a blog post published November 11, 2018. Notably, regular withdrawals are unaffected by this change. дальше »
2018-11-14 18:00
Hong Kong Unveils Regulatory “Sandbox” for Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms and Exchanges
Hong Kong unveiled a new set of regulations aimed at governing the local cryptocurrency trading and funding market in a move that seeks to improve investor protection and the city’s status as a premier financial hub. дальше »
2018-11-3 13:00
Hong Kong’s Financial Regulator Introduces New Rules for Cryptocurrency Funds and Exchanges
The SFC’s move has come amidst a global push for regulatory frameworks in order to make crypto investments a lot safer and more streamlined. Hong Kong’s New Rules for Crypto Funds Per the new rules, fund managers who invest more than 10 percent of their portfolio in digital assets have to be licensed. дальше »
2018-11-2 17:29
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Adopts Blockchain Technology
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), China’s publicly-traded holding company that claims to be one of the most extensive market operations in the world, is developing a distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered platform aimed at helping international investors trade mainland Chinese shares via the Hong Kong Stock Connect platform, reported Channel NewsAsia on October 30, 2018. дальше »
2018-11-2 06:00
Hong Kong Explores Different Ways of Regulating Cryptocurrency Exchange Platforms
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is keen on exploring different ways to regulate cryptocurrency exchange platforms operating in Hong Kong to protect retail investors. According to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) article published on Oct. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:59
Hong Kong May Soon Regulate Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The cryptocurrency exchange sector in Hong Kong may soon see an upheaval, as the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) explores various aspects of regulating the myriad of cryptocurrency trading bourses operating in the city, reported South China Morning Post on Oct. дальше »