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Hong Kong's Task Force for Web3 Development; South Korea Passes Crypto Bill
The Hong Kong government established a task force for promoting Web3 development, according to a press release on Friday. This comes as South Korea's National Assembly passed the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, marking the country's first step towards building a legal framework for virtual assets. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. compared to the rest of the world.
Ano ang Learn ng New York Mula sa Hong Kong sa Pag-regulate ng Crypto
Ang isang maliit na bilang ng mga hindi nahalal na indibidwal sa Washington D.C. ay gumagamit ng nakababahala na kapangyarihang awtoritaryan bilang mga regulator, salungat sa nakasaad na pagnanais ng Big Apple na lumipat mula sa mga lumang sistema ng pananalapi patungo sa mga digital, isinulat ni Omer Ozden.
T Palampasin ang Tokyo at Hong Kong bilang Crypto HOT Spots
Ang dalawang Far East financial hub ay gumagamit ng komprehensibong diskarte sa pangangasiwa sa Crypto, at malamang na makaakit ng mga negosyo mula sa buong mundo. T sila lumalabas sa ranggo ng Crypto Hubs 2023 ng CoinDesk ng 15 pinakamahusay na lugar para manirahan at magtrabaho para sa mga propesyonal sa Crypto , ngunit hindi sila dapat balewalain.
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.
Hong Kong Pressures 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients, according to a report from the Financial Times. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of crypto in the city.
Justin Sun Weighs in on Hong Kong's Crypto Plans, Huobi Expansion
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.
Hong Kong's Crypto Plans; Dogecoin Volatility Explosion Ahead?
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.
InvestHK’s King Leung Explains Hong Kong’s Crypto Exchange License Application Process
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will begin accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses on June 1. InvestHK head of financial services and fintech King Leung outlines the recent updates to Hong Kong’s crypto regulations, noting exchanges that have not been operating in Hong Kong prior to June 1, 2023, will now “have to apply for a license” in order to legally operate.
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Accepting License Applications for Crypto Exchanges
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will begin accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses on June 1, according to an earlier announcement. King Leung, Head of Financial Services and Fintech at InvestHK, joins "First Mover" to break down the state of crypto adoption and regulation in Hong Kong.
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bitget Sees 'All-Time High' Trading Volumes After FTX's Collapse
After FTX, we saw "an all-time high in our trade volumes, as well as new registered users," said Gracy Chen, Managing Director for Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange Bitget. Plus, Chen discusses the exchange's license application in Hong Kong.