Switzerland’s AMINA Bank AG has received the regulatory clearance to offer crypto trading and custodial services to institutional clients across Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the most tightly regulated yet forward-looking crypto markets in Asia, and AMINA has…
Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the…
HashKey Group is launching a $500 million perpetual fund focused on institutional investment in digital asset treasury projects. HashKey Group, one of Asia’s leading digital asset financial services firms, has announced the launch of a new Digital Asset Treasury fund,…
Hong Kong SFC authority has unveiled new guidelines for how licensed crypto platforms handle customer funds, warning that recent failures overseas show the risks of weak custody controls. A new circular issued on August 15 by the Hong Kong SFC…
Bank of China Hong Kong is moving forward with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project and has completed another phase of testing the digital Hong Kong dollar. According to local media on August 5, the Bank of China Hong…
With stablecoins gaining traction worldwide, Hong Kong is pushing forward with its licensing framework in a bid to position itself as a global leader in the thriving sector. According to Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Hong Kong is speeding up plans…