Hong Kong

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Crypto Market News
Circle Explores Web3 Loyalty Solutions with HKT Tie-Up in Hong Kong

USDC issuer circles doubles down on Web3 services push with a new tie-up in Hong Kong.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Hong Kong Backs Crypto with New Virtual Asset Index

Traditional finance continues its crypto transformation as the Hong Kong Exchange introduces benchmark crypto pricing.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
SFC Licenses HKVAX as Hong Kong’s Third Regulated Crypto Exchange

Hong Kong welcomes HKVAX as the third licensed crypto exchange after Hashkey and OSL.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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CBDCs
Hong Kong Advances e-HKD Pilot Scheme to Test 11 Use Cases

Hong Kong’s HKMA Enlists BlackRock, Fidelity, and Others to Participate in Its e-HKD Pilot Programme Under Phase 2.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Hong Kong Crypto ETFs Flop: Investors Face 20% Loss

Hong Kong crypto ETFs lag with stagnant inflows and negative returns, unable to replicate the success of US peers.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Have Best Day Since Mid-July

Bitcoin's rise to $65K boosts inflows into HK Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting a rebound in investor interest despite ongoing economic pressures.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Hong Kong SFC Flags Proxinex for Suspected Crypto-Related Fraud

Hong Kong regulator adds a new crypto platform to its alert list for suspected fraud.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Hong Kong Police Nab $1.4M Cryptocurrency Fraud Syndicate

Hong Kong police have dismantled a well-organized crypto crime syndicate.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Hong Kong Regulators Adopt CertiK’s Stablecoin Regulation Proposals

Hong Kong’s HKMA and FSTB have adopted two stablecoin regulation proposals from Certik.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Crypto Market News
Hong Kong Regulator Names Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox Participants

Hong Kong’s HKMA publishes the list of potential stablecoin issuers admitted to its sandbox.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
Bybit Welcomes Chinese Users, Sparking Hopes for Ban U-Turn

Bybit reportedly enables new signups from China fueling buzz Beijing may reverse 2021 crypto trading/mining ban.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Polkadot (DOT)
Polkadot Set Sights on Asia with PolkaPort East in Hong Kong

Polkadot launches PolkaPort East in Hong Kong with support from the Web3 Foundation's Decentralized Futures grant.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Hong Kong Shuts Out Unlicensed Exchanges as Deadline Expires

All unlicensed exchanges will no longer be permitted to offer services within the country.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
Hong Kong Warns Crypto Firms to Prepare for Physical Scrutiny

Hong Kong’s SFC intensifies scrutiny on crypto trading platforms as key deadline looms
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy has to stop dreaming about his Crypto dreams in Hong Kong.
Exchanges
OKX Pulls HK License Application After ‘Careful Consideration’

OKX becomes the latest exchange to withdraw VASP license application with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Worldcoin Faces Hong Kong Ban Over Personal Data Concerns

Worldcoin exits Hong Kong unceremoniously following data privacy concerns by the government.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Bitcoin (BTC)
Hong Kong’s Crypto Ambitions Hit Snag: Can ETFs Steer the Ship?

Hong Kong is hoping cryptocurrency ETFs will revive its status as a financial hub, but early signs are mixed.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Guy from Hong Kong worries about his crypto dream's crashing.
Bitcoin (BTC)
HK’s Bitcoin ETFs Fizzle, Casting Doubt on Crypto Hub Dreams

While the US Bitcoin ETF market keeps soaring, Hong Kong's upstart crypto funds falter with dwindling valuations.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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CBDCs
Hong Kong Bolsters China’s CBDC Pilot with Local e-CNY Wallets

Hong Kong residents to explore China’s CBDC in cross-border payments.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
HTX’s Hong Kong Arm Pulls License Application for a Second Time

The exchange initially withdrew the application in February before resubmitting it.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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