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Hong Kong firm Boyaa plots $100m crypto scoop
The Asian gaming giant pitched a 12-month plan to shareholders focused on accumulating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies amid growing bullish sentiment in digital asset markets. дальше »
2023-11-15 22:27
Hong Kong Based Boyaa Plans to Buy $45 million Worth of Bitcoin As Treasury Reserve Asset
The company anticipates dispatching a circular to shareholders by November 30, detailing the proposed acquisition. дальше »
2023-11-14 18:27
Hong Kong-Listed Giant To Buy Bitcoin, Ether Worth $100 Million
Boyaa Interactive, a prominent Hong Kong-listed company and a major player in China’s board and card game industry, has announced plans to invest up to $100 million in cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) over the next 12 months. дальше »
2023-11-14 11:00
Bitget subsidiary BitgetX closes operations, opts out of Hong Kong crypto market
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. дальше »
2023-11-13 17:30
Crypto ETF trading now available for UBS clients in Hong Kong
Swiss financial services company UBS Group AG will now allow wealthy clients in Hong Kong to access three crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), joining its rival HSBC Holdings. According to Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, UBS Group’s Hong clients can trade Samsung… дальше »
2023-11-10 12:07
JPEX scandal: Taiwan determines new suspects in alleged fraud — Report
Taiwan prosecutors want Chang Tung-ying, chief partner at JPEX’s office in Taiwan, to be held in custody over alleged fraud.
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HashKey to list Link for professional investors
Chainlink’s flagship crypto token LINK is set for listing on HashKey’s licensed digital asset exchange, although retail investors would be barred from trading the asset until further notice. дальше »
2023-11-7 19:18
Hong Kong reportedly considers allowing retail investors to trade spot crypto ETFs
Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), said the regulator was considering opening up spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to retail investors, Bloomberg reported. дальше »
2023-11-6 13:15
Binance saw almost half of the $114M liquidations in the past 24 hours
Quick Take Bitcoin has been struggling to regain the $35,000 price level over the weekend, causing a wave of liquidations in the crypto market. In the past 24 hours, the crypto market witnessed approximately $114 million in liquidations — $66 million on the long side and $48 million on the short side. дальше »
2023-11-6 12:45
Hong Kong’s HashKey unveils plans to launch ERC-20 utility token
The token’s economic model will be ‘closely tied to the long-term interests of ecosystem contributors,’ the firm said. HashKey Exchange is set to roll out its own ERC-20 token as the firm is seeking options to expand its regional presence… дальше »
2023-11-1 15:51
Hong Kong Monetary Authority concludes first CBDC trial
The initial phase of Hong Kong's central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has concluded, showcasing potential advancements in digital finance, though leaving uncertainties regarding its full implementation and technological direction. дальше »
2023-10-31 20:15
Is Binance About Dominating Hong Kong’s Crypto Scene? The Truth About HKVAEX
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has recently been facing some speculation concerning its potential association with a newly unveiled trading platform in Hong Kong. According to local news media South China Morning Post, citing sources familiar with the matter, Binance might be the force behind HKVAEX, a newly minted crypto trading platform in Hong Kong. […] дальше »
2023-10-26 00:00
Binance reportedly eyeing foot in Hong Kong through shared resources with HKVAEX
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is reportedly backing HKVAEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading platform, to secure a local crypto license in the region, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-25 13:15
Huge one day candle sees Bitcoin pass key Glassnode indicator teasing potential outsized gains
Quick Take Bitcoin’s recent performance managed to capture significant attention. On Oct. 23, the digital currency appreciated by 10% in a single day, marking the best single-day performance since the FTX collapse in Nov. дальше »
2023-10-25 12:45
Hong Kong-Based Crypto Exchange OSL's Owner Weighing Sale at $128M Valuation: Bloomberg
BC Technology may elect to sell parts of OSL's business rather than the whole entity, according to the report, citing people familiar with the matter. дальше »
2023-10-16 14:42
Former BitMEX CEO says Bitcoin will rally to $750,000 by 2026
BitMEX co-founder and former CEO Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin (BTC) could reach at least $750,000 by 2026 дальше »
2023-10-5 16:51
CMCC Global launches $100M fund to support blockchain start-ups in Asia
CMCC Global, a pro-crypto venture capital firm, has launched a $100 million fund to support blockchain start-ups in Hong Kong and across Asia дальше »
2023-10-5 14:32
Hong Kong police arrest 11 people in ongoing JPEX crypto investigation
Officials have so far arrested 11 people for questioning, up from six people previously arrested. One of the social media influencers taken into police custody, Joseph Lam Chok, claimed that he was no longer involved in any activity related to JPEX. дальше »
2023-9-24 20:36
FTX seeks $157.3M in legal action against former employees from Hong Kong affiliate
FTX has filed a legal action to recover $157. 3 million from the former employees of its Hong Kong affiliate, Salameda, according to a Sept. 21 court filing. The insolvent exchange named former Salameda staffers Michael Burgess, Lesley Burgess, Kevin Nguyen, Darren Wong, and Matthew Burgess as the defendants. дальше »
2023-9-22 15:00
JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks дальше »
2023-9-19 12:44
Hong Kong central bank warns crypto firms against misleading bank claims
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued a stern warning to cryptocurrency-related firms that are misrepresenting themselves as banks or describing their products as deposits. дальше »
2023-9-18 19:31
Hong Kong central bank warns against crypto firms using banking terms
The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed “crypto banks” are not protected by the region’s deposit protection scheme.
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Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility
Central banks say their new technology can be secure and accessible while promoting privacy дальше »
2023-9-12 11:55
HashKey to debut Bitcoin and Ethereum retail trading in Hong Kong
Crypto exchange HashKey Group is set to debut Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading services for its Hong Kong customers on Aug. 28. In an interview with local media, HashKey chief operating officer Weng Xiaoqi announced that its exchange business… дальше »
2023-8-27 00:29
Hong Kong regulator eyes tokenization for bond market improvement: Report
The monetary authority in Hong Kong released a report on its study Project Evergreen, which looked at the highs and lows of recent bond tokenization activity. дальше »
2023-8-26 17:07
HashKey to start Bitcoin and Ether retail trading in Hong Kong from Aug. 28
HashKey, along with OSL, received a major license upgrade on Aug. 3 clearing their way to offer crypto trading services to retail customers. дальше »
2023-8-26 13:49
Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX
The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL.
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TradFi shifts perspectives on crypto assets
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2023-8-12 16:45
Hong Kong securities regulator warns of ‘criminal’ activity by unlicensed exchanges
Under the Securities and Futures Commission’s licensing regime, which started June 1, crypto firms offering services or operating in Hong Kong must comply with new requirements. дальше »
2023-8-8 21:45
HashKey becomes first Hong Kong licensed retail crypto trading service
HashKey Exchange has been licensed to offer crypto trading services to retail users in Hong Kong, making it the first exchange to offer such services in the region. According to an Aug. 3 press statement, the exchange upgraded its type 1 and 7 licenses to offer crypto trading services to retail investors. дальше »
2023-8-3 14:15
McDonald’s debuts McNuggets Land in The Sandbox
McDonald’s Hong Kong has picked The Sandbox to build its first Web3 experience, McNuggets Land.
дальше »2023-7-22 19:18
Crypto custody market reached $448 billion in 2022: Report
Researchers cite a rise of interest in crypto staking and nonfungible tokens as the major developments for the custody market.
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Crypto exchange, HashKey Pro, applies for license upgrade in Hong Kong
HashKey Pro, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Asia, has applied for a license update from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) дальше »
2023-7-8 12:58
Hong Kong exchange to launch unlimited crypto credit card
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange LBank is preparing to introduce what it claims to be the world’s first unlimited cryptocurrency credit card. The upcoming card, available in virtual and physical forms, will allow users to make direct cryptocurrency payments through LBank’s… дальше »
2023-7-3 14:43
Hong Kong Sets Up Task Force for Web3 Development
Hong Kong wants to be a Web3 hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. дальше »
2023-7-3 14:10
Largest ETF manager in Hong Kong analyzes crypto possibilities
One of the largest asset management companies in Hong Kong, Hang Seng Investment Management Co., is reviewing the possibility of tapping into the decentralized ecosystem. On June 26, one of the largest banks in Hong Kong, HSBC, unveiled bitcoin (BTC)… дальше »
2023-6-29 12:34
Circle targets Asian market in business expansion
Circle is set to focus its expansion efforts on the Asian market, particularly monitoring regulatory developments in Hong Kong. дальше »
2023-6-28 00:04
Web3 firms are spending up to $25M on HK crypto licenses: Report
VASP expenditures are varying between 20 million to 200 million Hong Kong dollars as firms scramble to find Web3 talent for licensing. дальше »
2023-6-27 18:30
13 DeFi leading practices CeFi companies would be wise to emulate
To better meet the changing needs and demands of users, CeFi companies should take a close look at what makes DeFi companies appealing. дальше »
2023-6-27 18:00
Don’t Overlook Tokyo and Hong Kong as Crypto Hot Spots
The two Far East financial hubs take a comprehensive approach to overseeing crypto, and are likely to attract businesses from around the world. They don’t appear on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 ranking of the 15 best places to live and work for crypto professionals, but they should not be ignored. дальше »
2023-6-28 17:51
Hongkong Gets More Attention, Now From Circle Stablecoin Issuer: Implications
Circle Internet Financial Ltd., a US-based stablecoin issuer, is closely monitoring the regulatory developments in Hong Kong following the implementation of new crypto rules. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expressed the company’s interest in Hong Kong as it aims to establish itself as a prominent hub for digital assets markets and stablecoins. Allaire’s remarks came during […] дальше »
2023-6-27 10:30
HSBC unveils bitcoin and ethereum ETF in Hong Kong
HSBC, one of Hong Kong's largest financial institutions, has made history by enabling its clients to trade bitcoin and ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), becoming the first bank in the city to do so. дальше »
2023-6-27 19:01
Hong Kong lawmaker courts Coinbase amid US legal troubles
Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny Ng has contacted Coinbase in his bid to help the exchange register in the region, according to a June 14 tweet. Ng wrote: “I have already got in touch with Coinbase, and we will learn more about the development opportunities in Hong Kong together. дальше »
2023-6-14 15:36
Bank of China’s BOCI Issues Tokenized Securities on Ethereum in Hong Kong
It’s the first-such transaction by a Chinese financial institution in Hong Kong, according to the company. дальше »
2023-6-13 19:55
Justin Sun Predicts Huobi May Get Hong Kong License in 6 to 12 Months
Crypto exchange Huobi could receive a crypto trading license in Hong Kong as soon as the end of the year, Huobi advisor and Tron founder Justin Sun said on CoinDesk TV on Friday. дальше »
2023-6-3 17:13
Gate Group launches new virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong
As of May 23, users can deposit and withdraw virtual assets and participate in spot trading activities.
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Hong Kong to open crypto exchange access for retail users, but there’s a catch
Hong Kong’s securities watchdog announced new plans to allow retail investor access to virtual assets platforms.
дальше »2023-5-23 11:43
Hotbit suspends operations, citing unfavorable market conditions
Сrypto exchange Hotbit is shutting down due to unfavorable market trends and deteriorating operating conditions, making it impossible to remain in business. Hotbit users are advised to withdraw their assets from the platform before June 21. Hotbit, a Hong Kong-based… дальше »
2023-5-22 13:32
Digital Asset Firm HashKey Group Looks to Raise up to $200M at $1B Valuation: Bloomberg
The firm is looking to capitalize on Hong Kong's re-emergence as a potential crypto hub as the city has looked to formulate a clear regulatory structure for digital assets. дальше »
2023-5-19 12:16
State-sponsored Chinese AI firm launches bot service to ‘surpass’ ChatGPT
Chinese tech company iFlytek recently made waves with the launch of its “Spark Model,” an AI system it says will surpass ChatGPT by the end of the year. дальше »