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Stablecoins
Hong Kong Crypto Intrigued by “Virtual Asset Connect Scheme”

Hong Kong trade organization sparks intrigue with proposals to explore greater crypto integrations with mainland China.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Coins falling from the sky, in Hong Kong, a sunken robot hand trying to touch them.
Exchanges
Hong Kong Crypto Exchanges Must Register: SFC Issues Warning

Hong Kong crypto exchanges are required to apply for licenses or face a ban from operating within the city-state.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Robot security came to pay a visit to the worldcoin office.
Regulations
Hong Kong Privacy Watchdog Raids Worldcoin Offices

Worldcoin runs into trouble in Hong Kong as the privacy watchdog launches an investigation into the project’s operations.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Chinese lady blowing a Bitcoin with confetti.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Hong Kong’s First Bitcoin ETF Proposal Sparks Approval Hope

The ongoing evaluation process by the SFC has sparked investor optimism for an imminent approval.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Girl on Hong Kong river excited about a massive Bitcoin.
Bitcoin (BTC)
2024 Bitcoin Conference Set for Hong Kong in May

The Bitcoin Conference is coming to Hong Kong this May as the country sets out to become a crypto hub.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Ripple (XRP)
Solana Ousts Ripple from Hong Kong Index Top 5 Cryptos 

After a major rally in 2023, Solana secured a spot in the latest reshuffle in the HKVAC Index, replacing Ripple.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Lady looking at digital stablecoins in Hong Kong.
Regulations
Hong Kong Steps Up Stablecoin Regulatory Efforts

The FSTB and HKMA propose a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers in the Hong Kong market.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Hong Kong Cracks Down on “Crypto Firms” LonShiX and Bitbank

Hong Kong's securities watchdog has cracked the whip on two entities suspected of engaging in crypto-related fraud.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Hong Kong Enlists HSBC, UBS Group For Tokenized Bonds Sale 

The government is engaged in discussions with five financial institutions regarding the initiative.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Futuristic police officer examining an iridescent unidentified object.
Regulations
Hong Kong SFC Flags Two Crypto Platforms for Suspected Fraud

SFC has responded to recent public criticisms over “passive response” to crypto fraud with enforcement actions against BitCuped and HongKongDAO.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Ms Julia Leung Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) smiling in the foreground, whilst angry people threatening her in the background.
Regulations
SFC Under Fire for Inadequate Response to Hounax Scandal

Hong Kong's SFC is criticized for not doing enough to protect investors from crypto scams.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
Hong Kong Approves First Licensed LLC to Offer Crypto Services

In a historic move, Hong Kong’s SFC has approved the first traditional securities company to offer crypto services.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Secret man working on manipulating DeFi connections on a mobile.
Exchanges
How to Make a Crypto Exchange Disappear? BKEX May Know a Trick

BKex crypto exchange vanished during a money laundering probe. Months later, customers suspected a fake investigation. Can this be true?
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Businessman enjoying the money rain.
Ethereum (ETH)
OSL Bags $90M Investment Post-Sell Off Deliberations

Hong Kong's OSL secures a $90M investment through parent company BC Technology Group, to revitalize cryptocurrency operations.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
BitGet robot waving bye to Hong Kong saying bye for now.
Exchanges
Bitget Ends Bid For Hong Kong Crypto License, Exits Market 

The exchange has advised users to withdraw assets as operations grind to a halt.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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Regulations
UBS Embarks on Crypto ETF Trading Frontier in Hong Kong

Switzerland-based investment bank UBS Group pioneers crypto ETFs in Hong Kong amidst global as speculations for spot ETF approval grows.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Hong Kong gets a bunch on crypto coins approved.
Regulations
SEBA Scores Full Operational License for Crypto in Hong Kong

Hong Kong embraces crypto despite recent challenges, grants SEBA Bank a full operational license.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Chinese dragon with a Bitcoin in his mouth, turning it into an ETF, on the high street of Hong Kong.
Regulations
Hong Kong to Consider Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors

Retail digital assets investors in Hong Kong might soon have access to spot crypto ETFs.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
Man looking at the skyline of Hong Kong with lots of coins floating around.
CBDCs
Visa Spearheads CBDC Pilot Program in Hong Kong

Visa's pioneering blockchain initiative with CBDCs signals a game-changing moment in finance, promising swift, secure, and efficient transaction processes.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
LUI Tim Leung, chairman of FSC, overlooking Hong Kong with a reassuring smile.
Regulations
Hong Kong Targets Security Tokenization with New Guidelines

The SFC has issued a circular instructing intermediaries on guidelines for tokenized securities-related activities.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Nazar Kuzmyn
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