SBF thinks Hong Kong could become the Web3 hub of Asia

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) spoke at Hong Kong’s FinTech Week 2022 and said that Hong Kong had real potential to become the Web3 hub of Asia, as reported by Forkast News. The post SBF thinks Hong Kong could become the Web3 hub of Asia appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2022-11-1 19:11

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Hong Kong: Latest regulatory update might make retail crypto-trading legal soon

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. дальше »

2022-10-31 18:00

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Hong Kong issues policy statement on crypto

The Hong Kong government issued a crypto policy statement that clarified its plans to develop “a vibrant sector and ecosystem” for the nascent industry on October 31. The post Hong Kong issues policy statement on crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2022-10-31 13:30

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Report: Hong Kong now planning to legalize retail crypto-trading

According to a report published by Bloomberg, Hong Kong is planning to legalize retail trading of crypto-assets in a bid to position itself as a global crypto-hub. The report cited people familiar The post Report: Hong Kong now planning to legalize retail crypto-trading appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2022-10-28 07:18

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Hong Kong unveils completed retail CBDC project that has a CBDC-backed stablecoin

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the BIS Innovation Hub cooperated on a unique CBDC design that reflects the realities of money issuing in the special administrative region. дальше »

2022-10-22 21:45

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The 2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week will See the City Government Clarify Its Crypto Position

The 2022 Hong Kong FinTech Week will center on Web3 and the metaverse. The city's government plans to release a crypto policy statement. дальше »

2022-10-17 23:13

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Hong Kong Hopes To Draw Back Fleeing Firms With Web3 Fintech Week

Hong Kong: Web3 and the metaverse will feature in this year’s Fintech Week, as the country tries to lure back business lost to COVID-19. The post Hong Kong Hopes To Draw Back Fleeing Firms With Web3 Fintech Week appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2022-10-15 18:00

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Bank of China: Digital yuan transactions volume crossed $14B mark

The largest CBDC pilot in the world is going to expand on citizen payments and cross-border operations with Hong Kong.

2022-10-13 10:19

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Proto Hologram Technology Brings the Characters from the Hong Kong Highest Grossing Chinese Film “Warriors of Future” to Life

HONG KONG, Oct 6, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Refresh Industries Limited and Octagon Metatainment Limited unboxed the WARRIOR in Warriors of Future in real life at K11 Arthouse,... дальше »

2022-10-6 13:35

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First Mover Asia: BitMEX Shift From Hong Kong Reflects the Toll of Stringent Covid Policies; Bitcoin Trades Sideways Amid Energy, Employment Concerns

The crypto exchange leased out a full floor of the prestigious Cheung Kong Center in 2018 but now relies increasingly on remote work. BitMEX’s largest office is now in Singapore. Bitcoin trades sideways. дальше »

2022-10-7 05:30

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Rise, Even as Stocks Falter; Token2049 Conference Signals Singapore’s Resurgence as a Crypto Hub

More than 7,000 people representing over 2,000 companies are scheduled to attend; Hong Kong plays catch-up. Bitcoin rises back over $19K. дальше »

2022-9-27 03:15

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Hong Kong’s C Capital Bets on Market Bottoming out With $500M Investment

A financial service provider co-founded by Hong Kong real estate tycoon Adrian Cheng said it is raising $500 million to invest in blockchain assets, credit and private-equity over the next 18 months. дальше »

2022-9-21 16:00

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to be trialling a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the fourth quarter of this year, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Tuesday. дальше »

2022-9-21 15:03

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Hong Kong's HashKey Receives Approval to Manage 100% Crypto Portfolio

The crypto funds can manage a portfolio of 100% virtual assets, joining the first batch of Hong Kong’s few licensed virtual asset managers. дальше »

2022-9-13 04:00

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Wombat Exchange Dominates Stableswap Market With $217M TVL in 24 Hours

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 6th September, 2022, Chainwire Wombat, a multichain stableswap, has broken… The post Wombat Exchange Dominates Stableswap Market With $217M TVL in 24 Hours appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

2022-9-7 15:46

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More Hong Kong Institutions Abandoning Crypto

Institutional investors are now less active in crypto, according to recent survey published by Hong Kong дальше »

2022-8-31 18:47

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In Hong Kong, Bitcoin Is The Last Chance For Freedom

As tightening authoritarianism from China strips Hong Kong of financial freedom, Bitcoin offers its people a chance at forging their own paths. дальше »

2022-8-16 15:00

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Hong Kong university to inaugurate mixed reality classroom in Metaverse

By building MetaHKUST, the institution plans to create a learning environment that virtually connects the two campuses — in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. дальше »

2022-7-31 12:35

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Hong Kong University To Build World’s 1st Metaverse School

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology announced Friday its intention to build the world’s first physical digital twin school buildings in the virtual realm, as HKUST joins the bandwagon of the next digital wave to improve learning experiences at its two campuses in Hong Kong and the Chinese city of Guangzhou. The metaverse […] дальше »

2022-7-31 11:02

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‘Crypto and DeFi Won’t Disappear’: Hong Kong Monetary Chief

DEK Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Eddie Yue said crypto and decentralized finance are still going to be significant forces at a meeting of G20 financial officials. дальше »

2022-7-19 19:23

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Interview: Michael Kong, CEO of Fantom…just gets it

“If they can pass the debt to future voters, then they can win the…

The post Interview: Michael Kong, CEO of Fantom…just gets it appeared first on CoinJournal.

2022-7-16 22:16

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Hong Kong Regulator Ashley Alder to Head UK Financial Supervisor

Alder leaves a legacy in Hong Kong of mixed crypto regulations that saw FTX depart and retail investors largely excluded. дальше »

2022-7-8 10:44

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TAG Heuer has an NFT smartwatch: Nifty Newsletter, June 15–21

Yahoo Hong Kong executive Lorraine Cheung said that activities in the Metaverse are seen by Hong Kong residents as a good alternative to social interaction amid the pandemic. дальше »

2022-6-23 22:00

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Hong Kong’s Hoo.com Expects to Re-Open Some Token Withdrawals Today; Finblox Takes Steps to Address Liquidity

Several Hong Kong-based crypto platforms have made changes to their policies amid the market upheaval and liquidity crunches. дальше »

2022-6-21 20:29

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Crypto Suffers Another Beating: Hong Kong-Based Babel Finance Halts Withdrawals

Babel Finance, based in Hong Kong, has temporarily halted withdrawals and redemptions of crypto assets on Friday, as the lender struggles to pay its investors as the ongoing bear market deals a heavy blow on digital currency assets. дальше »

2022-6-18 21:40

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Israel, Hong Kong enter partnership to test new CBDC against cyber risks

The Bank of Israel has joined hands with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to test a new central bank digital currency (CBDC), Bloomberg News reported on June 16. The post Israel, Hong Kong enter partnership to test new CBDC against cyber risks appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2022-6-17 01:40

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Meta To Run Metaverse Experiences in Hong Kong Cafe, Schools, and Art Institutions

Meta will run virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences in Hong Kong to showcase how the metaverse can be used in daily life. The post Meta To Run Metaverse Experiences in Hong Kong Cafe, Schools, and Art Institutions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2022-6-15 13:30

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OSL and Interactive Brokers Partner for Crypto Services in Hong Kong

OSL Digital Securities has signed an agreement with Interactive brokers to provide virtual asset services in Hong Kong. дальше »

2022-6-10 13:04

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Hong Kong classifies NFTs as financial asset, mandates licensing

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) recently published an advisory paper that recognized NFTs as “collective investment schemes” rather than collectibles. The post Hong Kong classifies NFTs as financial asset, mandates licensing appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2022-6-7 15:00

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Suspect Arrested in Hong Kong for Scamming Crypto Trader out of HK$1.5M

On Tuesday, a Hong Kong man was arrested for stealing HK$1.5M from a female trader in Tsim Sha Tsui, an urban district in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The post Suspect Arrested in Hong Kong for Scamming Crypto Trader out of HK$1.5M appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2022-5-12 22:00

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First Mover Asia: Hong Kong Isn’t Sure if It Needs a CBDC

The issues that have prompted other countries to explore a central bank digital currency don’t exist to the same extent in Hong Kong. дальше »

2022-4-29 01:30

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority Invites Views on Retail CBDC

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a discussion paper inviting views on the key issues around a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »

2022-4-27 14:28

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Huobi Tech Plans On Furthering A Crypto ETF In Hong Kong

Huobi Tech, a fund manager in Hong Kong has plans to introduce a cryptocurrency tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF), especially for retail investors. This move comes after the city released its recent guidelines for the sale of virtual assets, there was a relaxation concerning retail ownership of foreign ETFs. дальше »

2022-3-30 04:00

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Hang Seng, China Stocks Soar as Beijing Pledges Support Amid Equity Rout

Crypto remains stable, though liquidity thin, as markets in Hong Kong climb out from the worst slump since the 2008 recession. дальше »

2022-3-16 10:34

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Bitcoin Unaffected by Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Meltdown

Analysts says that the market crash in Hong Kong is being driven by regulatory not monetary policies, which is why the contagion has not spread to crypto. дальше »

2022-3-16 10:29

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Animoca Brands Will Stop Offering Services to Russian Users: Report

The Hong Kong gaming giant has received legal advice to impose restrictions, the chairman and co-founder said. дальше »

2022-3-3 17:13

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Hong Kong to list first metaverse ETF on February 21

CSOP Asset Management has launched the first metaverse-themed exchange traded fund in Hong Kong, which will open for trading following listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on February 21, CoinGape reported. дальше »

2022-2-19 18:42

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