2023-6-27 19:07 |
HSBC's customers in Hong Kong have in fact been able to trade such crypto investment products since they were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December. origin »
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…
2025-1-28 16:15 | |
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Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process. According to Chinese media outlet SINA Finance, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and…
2025-1-22 11:33 | |
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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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Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact…
2024-12-30 16:48 | |
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Hong Kong is solidifying its position as a global digital asset hub by granting licenses to four new cryptocurrency exchanges. Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology are the latest platforms to receive regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), bringing the total number of licensed […]
2024-12-19 00:34 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms. The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions…
2024-12-18 19:05 | |
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"Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ framework lets it explore digital asset innovation more freely," Ivan Ivanov told Cointelegraph.
2024-12-15 18:58 | |
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Monthly trading volume in November for three Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs surged to $154 million in November, setting a new record-high on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the total monthly…
2024-12-2 13:54 | |
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Retail users in Hong Kong can now buy Ether and Bitcoin through Hong Kong’s largest virtual bank. They need an account and to undergo a risk assessment.
2024-11-25 09:12 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto…
2024-11-16 16:36 | |
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Hong Kong regulators are considering an extension on tax breaks to include digital assets like crypto and the use of artificial intelligence-technology in finance sectors. According to an Oct. 28 Bloomberg report, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the…
2024-10-28 10:30 | |
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A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office.
2024-10-18 12:57 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective.
2024-9-24 23:02 | |
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Previously, Hong Kong crypto buyers worth less than $1 million only had Bitcoin and Ether to choose from.
2024-8-29 23:09 | |
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In recent times, Hong Kong has been continuously making it to the headlines in the crypto space for several reasons. One of the reasons as of today is that Futu Securities International, the largest online broker in Hong Kong introduced retail cryptocurrency–Bitcoin and Ethereum–trading to its platform.
2024-8-2 06:30 | |
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Hong Kong has issued a warning about an unregulated crypto exchange named “Kucoin,” which reportedly demands payments to recover money from frozen accounts. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to an allegedly fraudulent activity conducted via…
2024-6-8 17:54 | |
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Authorities in Hong Kong have flagged a surge in counterfeit banknotes brought into circulation via cryptocurrency scams. According to a local report, the Hong Kong police seized 3,396 fake notes between January and April 2024. The counterfeits amounted to a…
2024-6-3 14:36 | |
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Hong Kong police officially disclose how much cryptocurrency fraud there was between 2022 and 2023. How bad was it? Hint: It got worse.
2024-6-1 17:43 | |
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Hong Kong is set to start another trial with retail e-HKD, this time for pricing and distributing mortgages. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to initiate another round of testing of its digital currency dubbed e-HKD, the…
2024-5-28 14:29 | |
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OKX announced the withdrawal of its VASP license application in Hong Kong, ceasing centralized trading services by May 31. The post OKX to end trading services in Hong Kong, abandons VASP license bid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-5-26 18:22 | |
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The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.
2024-5-26 15:42 | |
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Alchemy Pay and Victory Securities are now offering Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, aiming to merge traditional finance with the crypto market. Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong had a net inflow of 60.
2024-5-16 20:04 | |
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Hong Kong father and son surrender in crypto investor abduction, exposing the city’s violent crime wave and a $1.9 million financial dispute. A Hong Kong businessman and his son surrendered to police due to their involvement in the kidnapping of…
2024-5-10 10:58 | |
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Harvest Global Investments, a Chinese fund house and one of the issuers of Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has confirmed plans to potentially open these funds to mainland Chinese investors through the Hong Kong Stock Connect.
2024-5-10 09:00 | |
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Hong Kong already has a clear definition of Ethereum and it is not a security, said OSL Digital Securities head Wayne Huang.
2024-4-30 05:53 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has called to establish independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) dedicated to overseeing the digital assets sector. The initiative comes in response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the industry.
2024-4-23 22:09 | |
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Hong Kong's hotly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to launch by end of April, potentially yielding up to $25 billion in capital inflows according to industry analysts.
2024-4-18 17:48 | |
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Analysts express caution as Hong Kong prepares for Bitcoin ETFs, noting market limitations and limited impact expectations. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs ready for Hong Kong debut with restrained expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-4-17 05:28 | |
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Hong Kong further solidified its status as a crypto hub, with several issuers reporting approval of their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) applications on April 15. However, Hong Kong’s foremost financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has yet to release an official statement on this development.
2024-4-15 12:30 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong's markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.
2024-4-15 10:54 | |
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Hong Kong edges closer to approving Ethereum ETFs as soon as next Monday, while nothing is clear in US
2024-4-12 16:13 | |
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According to a recent Reuters report, Hong Kong is on the verge of becoming Asia’s first city to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs. Notably, the initial approvals for these ETFs are expected to be announced as early as next week, which is significantly ahead of industry expectations for such launches this year. Hong Kong’s Bid For […]
2024-4-11 22:00 | |
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Cathie Wood emphasized Hong Kong's leadership in fostering innovative technologies, contrasting it with the United States' regulatory uncertainty. The post Cathie Wood Praises Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-4-8 22:57 | |
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Hong Kong's ZA Bank revealed plans to provide specialized banking services for stablecoin issuers, a strategy it expects to boost local web3 adoption.
2024-4-8 21:38 | |
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In a landmark development, GF Securities, a leading investment banking giant based in Hong Kong, has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s first tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain. This move, reported by the HKEJ, seeks to introduce a…
2024-4-2 12:38 | |
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Hong Kong’s crypto landscape is shifting as HKVAEX, a local digital asset trading platform, announced a phased closure culminating in a complete shutdown by May 1st, 2024. This move comes amidst a growing global trend of increased regulatory scrutiny on the cryptocurrency industry.
2024-4-2 19:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is likely to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter of this year, according to a report from Bloomberg Intelligence.
2024-3-26 19:25 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has recently raised concerns over Bybit, marking it as a platform of suspicion. This move comes amid a broader regulatory push within Hong Kong to oversee and regulate the crypto market.
2024-3-16 03:00 | |
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The announcement comes as Hong Kong works to brand itself as Asia's digital assets trading hub.
2024-3-8 22:00 | |
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In a bold move to regulate the crypto market, 24 exchanges, including prominent names, vie for licenses in Hong Kong, spotlighting the city's commitment to investor safety and market growth The post Racing Against Time: 24 Crypto Exchanges Flock to Hong Kong for Regulatory Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-3-2 20:00 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will allow institutions to test the issuance of stablecoins. According to a release published by the Hong Kong Free Press on Feb. 28, the HKMA will launch a so-called sandbox. Financial Secretary Paul Chan…
2024-2-29 14:45 | |
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Over the past three years, the number of crimes involving virtual assets in Hong Kong has almost tripled. According to a local media report, Financial Services and Treasury Minister Hui Ching-yu said that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission…
2024-2-22 12:49 | |
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HTX applied for a crypto license for its local branch in Hong Kong on Feb. 20, planning to operate HBGL Hong Kong Limited in the region. Cryptocurrency exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) has joined the group of applicants seeking approval to…
2024-2-22 10:25 | |
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Hong Kong aims to bolster financial system's integrity and protect investors from fraud
2024-2-8 15:56 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) are also planning a sandbox to provide guidance on compliance.
2024-1-2 13:13 | |
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Hong Kong was once a hub for ICOs until regulators cracked down. Times have changed.
2023-11-30 13:16 | |
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Bitget’s Hong Kong division, BitgetX, has decided not to apply for a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license in Hong Kong despite operating in the region within the last seven months. In a Nov.
2023-11-13 17:30 | |
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UBS joins the crypto trend in Hong Kong, following HSBC’s lead. HSBC currently offers Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong. Hong Kong regulators are considering retail access to crypto ETFs, highlighting growing interest from traditional financial players.
2023-11-10 14:52 | |
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On Nov. 2, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) co-organized the eighth edition of the city’s flagship event alongside InvestHK.
2023-11-3 18:16 | |
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The move appears to be another step in Hong Kong's recently accelerated ambitions to become a virtual asset hub.
2023-11-5 15:34 | |
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If the plan is approved, the CNB could hold up to five percent of its €140 billion reserves in Bitcoin Michl believes the Bitcoin trend will continue even without the Trump administration The governor said he’s open to Bitcoin ending up becoming worthless The governor of the Czech National Bank has said that he’ll present […] The post Czech National Bank governor wants to invest in Bitcoin appeared first on CoinJournal.
After Bitcoin corrected to $99,000, the cryptocurrency market experienced some noticeable turbulence. What should interest us about this market ebb is how it reflects on our current understanding of investor behavior and unrealized losses now more common in discussions of Bitcoin.
The market for cryptocurrency has been a hive of activity, and demand for Bitcoin (BTC) is proving to be very robust, with net outflows from exchanges hitting an astonishing $800 million this week. This is a noticeable trend as the amount of BTC available on centralized exchanges (CEXs) continues to drop. HODLers are still HODLing, [...]
Bitcoin’s lower low and lower high formation have stirred many bearish sentiments among swing traders, but the whales are still optimistic, as the market bias remains bullish in the long term. It is down 6% weekly.
Bitcoin has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $106,000 for the first time. This rally has been marked by strong investor activity, particularly across key price levels between $96,000 and $100,000, where significant accumulation has occurred.
Bitcoin is showing signs of strength again after taking a little break last week. The bulls are back in actions as they now eye a long-anticipated historical level, where a major retracement is likely to take place.
Crypto-investments firm Bitwise took a big jump Thursday toward offering a Solana exchange traded fund (ETF) in the United States.