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Policy

Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report

As many as 11 entities are applicants for a full license with the regulator.

By Amitoj SinghAug 26, 2024

Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report

Finance

Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report

For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."

By Amitoj SinghAug 2, 2024

Hong Kong's Futu Launches Bitcoin, Ether Trading, Offers Alibaba, Nvidia Shares as Rewards: Report

Policy

Standard Chartered, Animoca, and Three Others Join HKMA's Stablecoin Sandbox as Participants

On Wednesday, Hong Kong's central bank also said that it planned to present a bill on fiat-referenced stablecoins to the Legislative Council later this year.

By Amitoj SinghJul 18, 2024

Standard Chartered, Animoca, and Three Others Join HKMA's Stablecoin Sandbox as Participants

Policy

Hong Kong to Prepare Stablecoin Legislation as Public Consultation Ends

Hong Kong authorities plan to introduce a bill into the Legislative Council before year-end.

By Amitoj SinghJul 17, 2024

Hong Kong to Prepare Stablecoin Legislation as Public Consultation Ends

Policy

Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms

Hong Kong's push to be seen as a major crypto hub could come under scrutiny if several or some of the 18 applicants for a license don't move past this important deadline.

By Amitoj SinghMay 28, 2024

Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms

Finance

Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application

The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.

By Sheldon RebackMay 24, 2024

Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application

Policy

Worldcoin Operations Violate Privacy and Should Cease, Hong Kong Regulator Says

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data personnel visited 10 of the project's locations in December and January.

By Camomile ShumbaMay 22, 2024

Worldcoin Operations Violate Privacy and Should Cease, Hong Kong Regulator Says

Policy

Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets

The pilot will also allow e-CNY wallets to pay retailers, but not person-to-person transfers.

By Camomile ShumbaMay 17, 2024

Hong Kong Expands Cross-Border Digital Yuan Trial, Allows Residents to Set Up E-CNY Wallets

Finance

Huobi Hong Kong Withdraws License Application for the Second Time

HBGL Hong Kong Limited, the entity behind Huobi Hong Kong, first withdrew and then re-submitted its application for a Hong Kong VATP license in February.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 15, 2024

Huobi Hong Kong Withdraws License Application for the Second Time

Markets

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $39M Outflows on Monday: Farside Investors

Previous outflows hovered around the $6 million mark, signaling a significant uptick in negative flows on Monday.

By Helene BraunMay 13, 2024

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $39M Outflows on Monday: Farside Investors

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