Chinese Financial Institutions Turn to Hong Kong’s New Bitcoin ETF

With Hong Kong asset managers somewhat reluctant to submit applications for the new ETF, a series of multibillion-dollar firms from Mainland China have entered the market. дальше »

2024-4-16 17:00

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Bitcoin Primed For Multi-Billion-Dollar Boost With Hong Kong Greenlighting Spot BTC ETFs Next Week

2024-4-11 22:25

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs To Receive Green Light In Hong Kong This April

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 […] дальше »

2024-4-11 22:00

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Hong Kong Said Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters

Hong Kong regulators are likely to approve the first set of applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds next week, making it possible that the products could be ready for an April launch, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. дальше »

2024-4-11 13:14

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Hong Kong is reportedly set to approve first spot Bitcoin ETF by mid-April

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is reportedly ready to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, signaling a major breakthrough in the city’s crypto market. Hong Kong is gearing up to approve the first batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in… дальше »

2024-4-10 10:15

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Cathie Wood Praises Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong

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. дальше »

2024-4-8 22:57

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Cathie Wood calls on US regulators to emulate Hong Kong’s cryptocurrency policies

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. дальше »

2024-4-8 17:30

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WOW Summit Hong Kong 2024 Concludes In Triumph, Cementing Its Position As A Blockchain Powerhouse

The recently concluded WOW Summit Hong Kong 2024 (March 26-27) emerged as a resounding success, solidifying its place as a premier global Web3 event. WOW Summit Hong Kong brought together blockchain luminaries, industry leaders, and the future architects of the digital asset space from over 30 countries, showcasing the industry’s energy and innovation. дальше »

2024-4-4 12:47

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Hong Kong investment banking giant launches first tokenized commercial paper on Ethereum

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… дальше »

2024-4-2 12:38

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Binance Ties Allegations Swirl As Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Unexpectedly

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. дальше »

2024-4-2 19:00

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Hong Kong-based Asset Manager VSFG aiming for a May spot Bitcoin ETF launch

There are reports that the Hong Kong SFC is considering to approve Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 2024. VSFG and Value Partners have applied for approval to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong. VSFG is targeting to launch the spot BTC ETF as early as May this year. дальше »

2024-3-28 13:03

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Bitcoin ETFs could see significant growth in Hong Kong due to in-kind creation model – analysts

Analysts believe Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could see a significant upswing following their launch in Hong Kong due to the adoption of in-kind creation models. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas further pointed out that Hong Kong’s adoption of an in-kind creation model for spot Bitcoin ETFs could potentially boost the assets under management (AUM) […] The post Bitcoin ETFs could see significant growth in Hong Kong due to in-kind creation model – analysts appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2024-3-26 21:39

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Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg

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. дальше »

2024-3-26 19:25

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Hong Kong Primed for Bitcoin ETFs, Expert Calls It Game-Changer

Hong Kong about to allow Bitcoin ETFs, top Bloomberg expert reveals when and how дальше »

2024-3-26 19:10

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Hong Kong leaps into Ethereum ETFs amid Bitcoin ETF delays

Hong Kong is gearing up to introduce Ethereum ETFs, racing to beat the U.S. in the global crypto game, as Bitcoin ETFs face launch delays. Financial institutions in Hong Kong are racing to roll out Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs)… дальше »

2024-3-19 19:37

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Bybit Faces Scrutiny: Hong Kong Tags Crypto Exchange As ‘Suspicious’ In Regulatory Crackdown

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. дальше »

2024-3-16 03:00

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Bybit flagged by Hong Kong regulator as suspicious crypto platform

Hong Kong's SFC flags Bybit as a suspicious crypto platform as it reviews the exchange's license application. дальше »

2024-3-16 12:17

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Announcing Blocktober #24: Hong Kong’s month convening flagship Web3 events

Hong Kong, China, March 15th, 2024, Chainwire Web3 Harbour, a nonprofit industry association for the advancement of a decentralized internet and economy, and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the government department responsible for foreign direct investments into Hong Kong, today announced Blocktober #24, a first of its kind strategic public-private collaboration that will bring three weeks of […] The post Announcing Blocktober #24: Hong Kong’s month convening flagship Web3 events appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

2024-3-16 09:47

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Hong Kong adds Bybit to its list of suspicious crypto exchanges

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has added Bybit to its list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms and issued a public warning about its unlicensed operations. In a March 14 warning, the SFC said the platform is unlicensed and expressed concerns that Bybit has offered its products to Hong Kong investors. дальше »

2024-3-15 23:45

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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit

Hong Kong's markets regulator identified Bybit as a suspicious cryptocurrency exchange and placed several of its products on its suspicious investment products list. дальше »

2024-3-14 15:27

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Hong Kong Starts New Phase of CBDC Testing

Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot will be supported by the recently launched regulatory sandbox for testing wholesale CBDCs and tokenization, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said. дальше »

2024-3-14 14:54

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Hong Kong sets sights on Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs: Will you see new highs?

 Fresh spot BTC ETFs are on the cards in the Far East. A spot ETH ETF approval might be seen first in Hong Kong, given the current developments. The introduction of a Bitcoin [BTC] spot ETFThe post Hong Kong sets sights on Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs: Will you see new highs? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2024-3-12 21:30

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CoinDesk Brings Consensus to Hong Kong

The announcement comes as Hong Kong works to brand itself as Asia's digital assets trading hub. дальше »

2024-3-8 22:00

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Hong Kong to pilot wholesale CBDC sandbox for tokenized deposits

The Hong Kong regulator announced the creation of a sandbox for wholesale central bank digital currency. дальше »

2024-3-8 21:25

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Racing Against Time: 24 Crypto Exchanges Flock to Hong Kong for Regulatory Approval

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. дальше »

2024-3-2 20:00

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Hong Kong’s largest futures Bitcoin ETF surges 500% in AUM

The assets under management of Hong Kong’s largest futures Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) have soared by 500%, reaching the $100 million mark since October 2023. Hong Kong-based capital market firm CSOP Asset Management revealed in an interview with Reuters that… дальше »

2024-2-29 13:49

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HSBC Hong Kong to allow investments into virtual assets in 2024

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… дальше »

2024-2-29 11:46

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Hong Kong to allow stablecoin issuance testing in sandbox

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… дальше »

2024-2-29 14:45

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FalconX announces expansion into Hong Kong

Digital assets brokerage FalconX announces expansion into Hong Kong. The platform expanded its services to Singapore in 2023 as it sought to grow its presence in the APAC. FalconX recently partnered with TC ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets. дальше »

2024-2-23 21:20

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Number of crypto crimes in Hong Kong tripled in 3 years

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… дальше »

2024-2-22 12:49

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Hong Kong Pushes for Tokenization of Real-World Assets

Hong Kong is at the forefront of regulating the industry of real-world asset tokenization, promising more efficient and transparent financial transactions. The post Hong Kong Pushes for Tokenization of Real-World Assets appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2024-2-20 19:45

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Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services

Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets. дальше »

2024-2-21 18:09

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Hong Kong to Regulate Crypto and Fiat Currency Exchanges With New Licensing Policy

Hong Kong aims to bolster financial system's integrity and protect investors from fraud дальше »

2024-2-8 15:56

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Floki Defends High-Yield Staking Amid Hong Kong Regulator’s Scrutiny

The Floki team has defended its high-yield staking programs following scrutiny from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), emphasizing their commitment to compliance and explaining their high annual percentage yield (APY) strategy. дальше »

2024-1-30 13:30

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Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium Adds Solana to Global Index, Removes Ripple’s XRP

The Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium (HKVAC) will add Solana to its Global Large-Cap Crypto Index and remove Ripple's XRP, effective January 19, 2024. The post Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium Adds Solana to Global Index, Removes Ripple’s XRP appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

2024-1-12 15:34

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Hong Kong Makes Unexpected XRP Move

Hong Kong's HKVAC shakes up crypto rankings, ousting XRP and propelling Solana to forefront in recent move дальше »

2024-1-12 13:53

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Wombat Launching “Gamified Bribe Market” onboarding Animoca Games to DeFi

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, January 12th, 2024, Chainwire Addressing the major challenges of user onboarding and maintaining sustainable liquidity incentives in DeFi, alongside the difficulties of retaining users and offering stable incentives outside the gaming environment in GameFi, Wombat Exchange unveils its innovative experiment, “WomPets. дальше »

2024-1-12 06:16

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HSBC to advance digital currency and CBDC pilots in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong branch of the international HSBC bank is set to continue to work with the authorities on initiatives such as digital currencies for cross-border payments. HSBC Hong Kong is accelerating its work with local authorities on the implementation… дальше »

2024-1-2 12:24

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Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers

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. дальше »

2024-1-2 13:13

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Hong Kong, Singapore attract increasing crypto VC funding

Over 11% of global VC funding in blockchain and crypto was funneled towards ventures based in Hong Kong and Singapore, PitchBook data shows. дальше »

2023-12-2 19:00

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Hong Kong, Singapore attracting increasing crypto VC funding

Over 11% of global VC funding in blockchain and crypto was funneled towards ventures based in Hong Kong and Singapore, PitchBook data shows. дальше »

2023-12-2 19:00

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Hong Kong regulator considers allowing ICOs to bolster economic revival

Hong Kong, a city renowned for its dynamic financial landscape, may be toying with groundbreaking changes in its digital asset approach. In a recent letter, Mr. Chen Zhihua, President of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Association, proposed introducing an “Initial Coin Offering (ICO) mechanism” in Hong Kong. дальше »

2023-11-30 17:01

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Hong Kong Securities Trade Group Proposes Initial Coin Offering Portal

Hong Kong was once a hub for ICOs until regulators cracked down. Times have changed. дальше »

2023-11-30 13:16

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Interactive Brokers taps OSL for retail crypto trading in Hong Kong

International broker Interactive Brokers has partnered with OSL to offer retail customers crypto trading in Hong Kong. American trading giant Interactive Brokers has become the first securities broker in Hong Kong to be approved to allow retail customers to trade… дальше »

2023-11-30 11:06

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Hong Kong police investigates Hounax exchange for alleged rug pull 

Hong Kong Police and SFC investigate Hounax, a non-licensed crypto exchange, after receiving 145 reports of fraud. дальше »

2023-11-27 18:09

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Hong Kong police investigate $15.4 million scam on Hounax trading platform

The Hong Kong Police have initiated an inquiry into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following numerous complaints totaling $15. 4 million in reported scams, the South China Morning Post reported on Nov. дальше »

2023-11-28 17:59

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Binance-linked HKVAEX still preparing to apply for license in Hong Kong

HKVAEX and VAEXC are different crypto platforms in Hong Kong and have nothing to do with each other, a HKVAEX representative said. дальше »

2023-11-28 16:14

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Interactive Brokers Hong Kong receives license to trade virtual assets

In a post made Nov. 23 on LinkedIn, David Friedland, the Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region for Interactive Brokers, shares an early announcement of a Hong Kong license approval. дальше »

2023-11-24 18:28

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Victory Securities gains approval by Hong Kong SFC

In a Nov. 24 announcement, the Hong Kong-based securities firm Victory Securities has shared the news that it has secured official approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer virtual asset trading and consulting services to… дальше »

2023-11-24 16:50

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Interactive Brokers Hong Kong licensed in Hong Kong for retail virtual asset trading

Interactive Brokers Hong Kong has been approved for virtual asset trading by retail clients in Hong Kong, its regional managing director announced. дальше »

2023-11-25 16:49

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