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Policy

Justin Sun Says Hong Kong’s New Licensing Regime Could Shift Policy in Mainland China, Eventually

In the interim, if granted a VASP license, the Tron founder says Houbi will launch a new exchange, Huobi Hong Kong, to comply with regulators.

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Videos

Justin Sun: Hong Kong Has Become One of the Most Important Web3 Hubs

Huobi is planning to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Huobi Global Advisor and TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun shares his outlook, saying "Hong Kong is very bullish [and] the most important driving force is from mainland China."

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Justin Sun on Crypto Outlook in Hong Kong

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global is seeking a license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license." Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses what this could mean for crypto trading in Hong Kong and mainland China.

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Justin Sun: 'Confident' Huobi Will Secure Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Hong Kong

Huobi is gearing up to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO, discusses the move, the state of crypto in Hong Kong, and the possible implications for retail investors in China. Plus, his thoughts on Binance, ETH staking, and the state of U.S. crypto regulation.

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Markets

Bitcoin Jumps 4% as Upbeat China Manufacturing Data Improves Risk Appetite

The cryptocurrency's Wednesday bounce is consistent with the recent trend of Asian flows leading the market strength.

Bitcoin estuvo a punto de alcanzar los US$24.000 en las primeras horas del miércoles. (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)

Finance

China Blockchain Conflux Gains $10M Investment From DWF

The investment firm bought the blockchain's native token after it signed a deal with China Telecom.

Shanghai (Edward He/Unsplash)

Opinion

The Future of Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Developments in the East

Crypto investors need to keep an eye on geopolitical shifts playing out on the regulatory landscape, specifically some upcoming changes in Asia.

Hong Kong and China are poised to influence the future of crypto markets. (NicoElNino/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto in Hong Kong Getting Soft Backing From Beijing: Bloomberg

Report says officials from China’s Liaison Office have been spotted at crypto events in the city.

Hong Kong skyline (bady abbas/unsplash)

Policy

No, Hong Kong Won’t Be Allowing Retail Traders Access to Crypto on June 1

A tweet suggesting the city will make crypto fully legal for all citizens is a misreading of the legislation.

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Tech

Conflux Network to Build Blockchain-Based SIM Cards in Partnership With China Telecom

China Telecom will launch the first BSIM pilot program in Hong Kong later this year, Conflux Network said.

Hong Kong regulator pushes for tougher crypto regulations. (Chester Ho/Unsplash)