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Hong Kong Legislator Proposes Adding Bitcoin to National Reserves for Financial Security

Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang has proposed leveraging the city’s “one country, two systems” framework to include Bitcoin in its national reserves.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Offers Subsidies for Tokenized Bond Issuance

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a subsidy program aimed at encouraging the issuance of tokenized bonds.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

ZA Bank Becomes First Asian Bank to Offer Retail Crypto Trading Services

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank has announced its entry into cryptocurrency trading, becoming the first bank in Asia to offer retail users direct access to digital assets.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

JPEX Fraud Case Sees Hong Kong Court Rule in Favor of Investors

Hong Kong court sides with investors in a landmark JPEX fraud case. The ruling orders the recovery of $238,000 in frozen assets.

, by Trent Alan

Hong Kong Police Bust $46M Asia-Wide Deepfake Crypto Romance Scam

In a major cross-border operation, Hong Kong police have dismantled a sophisticated crypto romance scam that defrauded victims out of $46 million. This operation, which targeted men across multiple countries, used advanced deepfake technology and was orchestrated by a fraud syndicate that ran...

, by Hassan Shittu

Experts Warn Slow Regulatory Moves May Stifle Crypto Growth in Hong Kong

As Hong Kong seeks to establish itself as a crypto hub, experts warn that the city's cautious regulatory approach could hinder its growth.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

11 Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Applicants Face Uncertainty After Inspections

11 Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchanges, which initially received provisional approvals, are now under increased regulatory scrutiny.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Hong Kong Officials Promote Ready-to-Move Tech Hub for Canadian Web3 Startups

Hong Kong government entities have showcased the city's offshore ready-to-move technology hub for Canadian crypto and Web3 startups.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Hong Kong SFC to Conduct On-Site Inspections of Crypto Platforms after Licensing Deadline

Hong Kong will conduct on-site inspections of local crypto firms that have not yet completed their applications after the licensing deadline.

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Gate.io Pulls Plug on Hong Kong Venture, Abandons Trading License Application

Gate.io's Hong Kong entity, Gate.HK, is winding down its operations. It has also withdrawn its application for a crypto trading platform license in the region. In a statement released Wednesday, Gate.HK outlined a platform overhaul and urged users to withdraw their assets by August 28. The...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Hong Kong Officials Recommend Self-Regulatory Committee for Compliance Monitoring in Crypto Industry

The Hong Kong HKSFPA has advocated establishing a self-regulatory committee within the city's crypto firms to enhance compliance monitoring.

, by Hassan Shittu

Hong Kong Set to Approve Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as Early as Monday

Hong Kong's SFC may approve Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as early as Monday. Several asset management firms await the green light.

, by Thomas Musgrave

China Launches New Blockchain Infrastructure Platform Led by Conflux

China announced the "Ultra-Large Scale Blockchain Infrastructure Platform for the Belt and Road Initiative," on the Conflux Network.

, by Hassan Shittu

Hong Kong Financial Institutions Eye Ethereum ETFs to Bolster Global Crypto Market Position

In the wake of the successful launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States, financial institutions in Hong Kong are gearing up to tap into the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment products. While Hong Kong opened applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs in December last year, no related...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Hong Kong Central Bank Launches Wholesale CBDC Project to Foster Tokenization

Hong Kong's central bank has announced the launch of a new project called "Project Ensemble," aimed at supporting the development of the tokenization market in the city-state through a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC). In a Thursday press release, the Hong Kong Monetary...

, by Ruholamin Haqshanas

Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on MEXC for Alleged Crypto Fraud

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission warned the public today of an allegedly fraudulent crypto exchange operating under the name MEXC. In an announcement published on its website, the SFC noted that the fake organization was posing as the "legitimate" crypto exchange with the same...

Hong Kong Set To Release Consultation on Regulatory Framework for OTC Crypto Platforms

Hong Kong will publish a consultation on a proposed regulatory framework for over-the-counter crypto trading platforms “very soon,” according to a February 2 blog post. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui warned the public of the risks of...

Top Chinese Asset Manager Moves to Launch Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong subsidiary of Chinese asset management firm, Harvest Fund Management, applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF on Jan. 26. This marks the first submission of its kind in Hong Kong, Tencent News reported on Monday. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is said to be expediting...

, by Shalini Nagarajan

Lawmaker Raises Red Flags Over Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Regulation Proposal

Today, Hong Kong's financial authorities—the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)—unveiled their plan to implement new stablecoin regulations. Not everyone thinks this is a good development for crypto markets,...

, by Trent Alan

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