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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.
Hong Kong Approving an Ether ETF Could Be a 'Surprise,' Analyst Says
Crypto Council for Innovation Chief APAC Analyst, Sean Lee, weighs in on the possibility of spot bitcoin and ether ETF applications in Hong Kong, as Bloomberg reported that investors could see approvals as early as next week. If Hong Kong does "approve for bitcoin and ether ETFs at the same time, that will certainly be a first around various different jurisdictions in the world," Lee said.
What South Korea's Latest Election Means for Crypto Adoption in the Country
Sean Lee, Chief APAC Analyst at Crypto Council for Innovation, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the significance of South Korea's latest election for crypto adoption in the country, his crypto genesis story and how soon Hong Kong will approve the spot ETF products.
Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg
Expectations for Hong Kong to approve the ETF products are seen as one of the biggest market-moving events for the cryptocurrencies in the near term.
TON Foundation Teams Up With HashKey to Drive Crypto On-Ramping in Telegram
HashKey and the Foundation are focussing their partnership on Hong Kong in the first phase
Hong Kong's Incoming Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Be 'Big Deal.' Here's What Analysts Say
Massive demand for a China-listed gold ETF sent its premium soaring to 30% earlier this week.
Hong Kong Could See Spot Bitcoin ETFs Soon; Friend.Tech Money Metrics Surge
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong regulators are expediting the process to approve the spot bitcoin ETF applications, according to a report from Reuters. Plus, Friend.Tech sees money flowing back to the social application ahead of its potential airdrop. And, crypto exchange WOO X partnered with market maker Wintermute and indices provider GMCI to introduce a set of index perpetual contracts linked to meme coins, the top 30 cryptocurrencies, and layer 2 tokens.
Hong Kong Said Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters
Hong Kong's regulators have sped up the approval process, according to a Reuters report.
HashKey’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live After Winning License in Bermuda
"HashKey Group aims to establish one of the world's largest cluster of licensed exchanges within the next 5 years, surpassing all current regulated exchanges," said Livio Weng, COO of HashKey Group.
HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at retail investors. Plus, Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol agreed to combine their crypto tokens into one, and Web3 project Munchables was drained of an estimated $62.5 million worth of ether.
Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF
In January, Harvest Global Investments, a major asset-management company in China, purportedly became the first to apply for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the SFC.