Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.


Policy

Hong Kong in Talks With PBOC on Digital Yuan Trial for Cross-Border Payments

PBOC’s Digital Currency Institute and the HKMA are discussing the technical pilot testing of using e-CNY form making cross-border payments.

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Policy

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Founder Taken Amid China’s Crackdown on Fraudulent Bank Accounts

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CEO Global said Saturday one of its founders has been taken away by the authorities.

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Policy

Crypto.com Secures Australian Financial Service License

Crypto.com has secured an Australian Financial Service License through its acquisition of The Card Group.

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Finance

Hong Kong’s Amber Group Picks BitGo Trust in Quest for Institutional Investors

BitGo’s status as a qualified custodian should draw more high-net-worth investors to Amber from places like Hong Kong, Taiwan and Seoul.

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Markets

Hong Kong's Securities Watchdog May Soon Regulate All Crypto Trading Platforms

Hong Kong's government is set to change the rules for cryptocurrency firms operating within the city jurisdiction, according to remarks made Tuesday.

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Finance

Ant Unveils Blockchain Product as Group Approved for World's Biggest IPO

As Jack Ma's Ant Group gets Hong Kong approval for its $30 billion IPO, it has rolled out a blockchain platform aimed at protecting users' copyrights.

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Markets

Hong Kong 'Exploring' Collaboration With China on Digital Yuan: Finance Chief

A cross-boundary digital yuan could bring Hong Kong closer to China, Hui said.

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Markets

Hong Kong Reportedly Picks ConsenSys for Digital Currency Pilot Project

The Ethereum venture studio said it will work on implementing Hong Kong and Thailand's cross-border CBDC.

Hong Kong and Thai officials collaborating on Project Inthanon-Lionrock.

Finance

Former HSBC, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch Asia Execs Start $50M Crypto Fund

Liquibit Capital is also said to be managed by a former Barclays Capital vice president and two current JPMorgan and Wells Fargo technicians.

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Finance

How OSL Became the First Crypto Exchange to Win Over Hong Kong Regulators

Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.

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