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Opinion

O que Nova York pode Aprenda com Hong Kong na regulamentação de Cripto

Um pequeno número de indivíduos não eleitos em Washington D.C. estão exercendo um poder autoritário alarmante como reguladores, contrariando o desejo declarado da Big Apple de migrar de sistemas financeiros antiquados para sistemas digitais, escreve Omer Ozden.

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Opinion

T ignore Tóquio e Hong Kong como pontos HOT de Cripto

Os dois centros financeiros do Extremo Oriente adotam uma abordagem abrangente para supervisionar a Cripto e provavelmente atrairão empresas do mundo todo. Eles T aparecem no ranking Cripto Hubs 2023 da CoinDesk dos 15 melhores lugares para viver e trabalhar para profissionais de Cripto , mas não devem ser ignorados.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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XRP Trading Volumes Spike to Billions of Dollars on South Korean Crypto Exchanges

Trading volumes for XRP spiked to billions of dollars on UpBit, Bithumb and Korbit, three of Korea’s top exchanges by volume, on the back of the token's 26% rise in the past week. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker explains the driving force behind the surge. Plus, new insights on the potential crypto regulatory framework happening in Hong Kong.

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