Hong Kong

December 22, 2023

Hong Kong’s financial regulator opens door for spot crypto ETFs

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission said cryptocurrency transactions conducted by ETFs must occur through SFC-licensed crypto platforms or authorized financial institutions.   Hong Kong is […]
October 10, 2023

Binance users in Hong Kong lose $450K in wave of fraud texts: HK police

Hong Kong police have issued a warning concerning a recent Binance phishing scam targeting Hong Kong users of the platform.   The rising spate of cybercrimes […]
August 28, 2023

‘Breakthrough growth’ will be driven by Web3: Hong Kong financial secretary

Paul Chan says that blockchain and Web3 tech will be responsible for the next big wave of growth in Hong Kong’s digital tech sector.   Paul […]
July 27, 2023

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia collaborate on tokens and payments

The Saudi Central Bank warned in 2019 that Bitcoin is “not recognized by legal entities” but hasn’t made many statements on crypto since.   The Kingdom […]
July 04, 2023

US crypto regulatory uncertainty could be Hong Kong’s gain – Yat Siu

Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu believes Hong Kong’s efforts to foster the Web3 ecosystem are in stark contrast to regulatory uncertainty hampering development in the United […]
June 13, 2023

Hong Kong and the US aim for stablecoin regulations by 2024

The U.S. is another country currently working on stablecoin market regulations having introduced three drafts of the bill until June first week.   The Hong Kong […]
May 31, 2023

Hong Kong and UAE central banks collab on crypto rules, fintech development

The two central banks are aiming to align their financial service sectors and said both share “many complementary strengths.”   The central bank of Hong Kong […]
February 20, 2023

Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission calls for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors.   Hong Kong’s Securities and […]
February 14, 2023

NASDAQ-listed Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has seen a growing interest in global crypto and fintech player over the years as Interactive Brokers joins the list.   Interactive Brokers, a […]

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