Hong Kong
Crypto Investor HashKey Aims to Raise $100M for New Digital Assets Fund
The liquid digital assets fund, regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, will open for investments on Sept. 1.
By Brandy BetzAug 4, 2023
Hong Kong's New Crypto License Could Cost Exchanges a Pretty Penny
The city’s new licensing regime paves the way for exchanges to operate legally and serve retail clients but tough compliance requirements could cost firms as much as $20 million, industry insiders say.
By Lavender AuAug 4, 2023
Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China
Johnny Ng floated the possibility of licensed Hong Kong exchanges being connected with Shanghai's exchanges.
By Lavender AuAug 4, 2023
Hong Kong Officially Opens Crypto Trading to Retail Investors, Grants First Licenses to HashKey, OSL
OSL Digital Securities said retail investors can register to trade BTC and ETH effective immediately.
By Amitoj Singh, Sandali HandagamaAug 3, 2023
HSBC-Owned Hang Seng Bank Limits Crypto Companies to ‘Simple’ Accounts: Report
The report comes as Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) reminds banks that there is no ban on offering crypto companies accounts.
By Sam ReynoldsJul 31, 2023
Hong Kong Sets Up Task Force for Web3 Development
Hong Kong wants to be a Web3 hub , Financial Secretary Paul Chan said.
By Camomile ShumbaJul 3, 2023
What New York Can Learn From Hong Kong in Regulating Crypto
A small number of unelected individuals in Washington D.C. are exercising alarming authoritarian power as regulators, counter to the Big Apple’s stated desire to move from antiquated financial systems to digital ones, writes Omer Ozden.
By Omer OzdenJun 30, 2023
Don’t Overlook Tokyo and Hong Kong as Crypto Hot Spots
The two Far East financial hubs take a comprehensive approach to overseeing crypto, and are likely to attract businesses from around the world. They don’t appear on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 ranking of the 15 best places to live and work for crypto professionals, but they should not be ignored.
By Emily ParkerJun 27, 2023
Hong Kong's HSBC Allows Customers to Trade Bitcoin, Ether ETFs but That's Not Really News
HSBC's customers in Hong Kong have in fact been able to trade such crypto investment products since they were first listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange back in December.
By Jamie CrawleyJun 26, 2023
Hong Kong Put Pressure on 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority put pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China, according to the Financial Times.
By Amitoj SinghJun 15, 2023