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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Is Hong Kong Scammer’s Paradise?

Host Joel Flynn discusses how crypto crime is costing Hong Kong billions. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Crypto Hub Competition

Could Hong Kong make a comeback as a global center for crypto? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority claims its retail central bank digital currency prototype safeguards flexibility and privacy.

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Huobi Native Token Surges After Justin Sun Announces 'Heavy Empowerment'

The native token of crypto exchange Huobi Global is surging after Tron founder Justin Sun calls for empowering the coin. This comes as Hong Kong investment firm About Capital agreed to acquire Huobi. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in.

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Justin Sun: USDD to Be One of the Settlement Stablecoins on Huobi

Tron Founder Justin Sun was named a global advisor following Hong Kong-based About Capital's acquisition of crypto exchange Huobi. "Within the next three months, we probably will list all the cryptocurrency against USDD on Huobi," Sun tells "First Mover."

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Justin Sun on Huobi Being Acquired by About Capital

Tron Founder Justin Sun discusses the significance of Hong Kong-based About Capital acquiring crypto exchange Huobi Global. Plus, insights into decentralized stablecoin USDD, "advantages" of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), how Binance competes against its rivals and his "highly optimistic" outlook for China's crypto scene.

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Hong Kong-Based About Capital to Acquire Crypto Exchange Huobi Global, Justin Sun and 4 Others Named Global Advisors

Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, said late Friday that it has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management's M&A fund. "The Hash" team discusses the potential motivations behind the acquisition and the possible outcomes.

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Landmark International CBDC Test Deemed Success, BIS Says

Over $22 million in foreign exchange was aided via the pilot involving China, Thailand and Hong Kong, the Bank for international Settlements said

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Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report

The city's de facto central bank will look at use cases and design issues related to a digital currency.

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Hong Kong's HashKey Receives Approval to Manage 100% Crypto Portfolio

The crypto funds can manage a portfolio of 100% virtual assets, joining the first batch of Hong Kong’s few licensed virtual asset managers.

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