Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.


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Hong Kong Backs Web3 With $6.4M in Annual Budget

The city's financial secretary will lead a task force dedicated to development of virtual assets.

Hong Kong skyline (anuchit kamsongmueang/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin's 'Golden Cross' Explained

Bitcoin has officially notched a "golden cross," an easy-to-track bullish technical signal indicating that the market's short-term gains have surpassed its long-term gains. Plus, data from Arca Research shows that the past week has seen a growing narrative of Asian flows leading the market strength following signals of more positive crypto regulations in Hong Kong. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee presents "The Chart of The Day."

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Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein

The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said.

Hong Kong (Shutterstock)

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How Hong Kong Is Gearing Up to Regulate Stablecoins

Requiring foreign entities that have already issued stablecoins to set up a Hong Kong entity might create complications.

Hong Kong where Tether is headquartered (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash).

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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)

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Hong Kong Proposes Rules for Crypto Trading Platforms

Service platforms that do not plan to apply for a license should start preparing for closure in the jurisdiction, Hong Kong's securities regulator said.

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

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K

ALSO: Hong Kong unveils its crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors.

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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.

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Hong Kong Successfully Offered Inaugural $100M Tokenized Green Bond

Hong Kong's central bank had been exploring tokenization of green bonds since at least 2021.

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Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading For Professional Investors in Hong Kong

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has begun offering bitcoin and ethereum trading to professional investors in Hong Kong in partnership with crypto exchange OSL Digital Securities. "The Hash" panel discusses in the context of Hong Kong's crypto policy outlook and its ambition to reclaim its status as Asia's crypto hub.

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