Hong Kong
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'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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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