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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Crypto Market Rebound; Sotheby’s Next NFT Auction Targets Millennial Spenders

The total global cryptocurrency market cap bounces back and is flirting around $1.8 trillion. Experts tell Forkast.News that bitcoin is acting as a “safe haven” for the market, and ether’s long-term potential may be more attractive for some.

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Policy

Hong Kong Government Proposal on Licensing Crypto Firms Ends Consultation Period

The government plans to introduce licensing for virtual asset service providers.

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Policy

Huobi Asset Management Raises $50M for Crypto 'Tracker' Funds

The four funds will buy bitcoin, ether and equity in crypto or mining firms.

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Markets

Binance's Tesla Stock Token May Have Raised Regulatory Red Flags: Report

Binance may need a license to market security tokens to the Hong Kong public.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

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Asian DeFi Picks Up Steam; Hong Kong Scammers Use Crypto as Bait

The DeFi wave continues to rise in Asia: XRP dives deeper into DeFi with Wanchain integration while a top bank in Thailand ventures into the nascent ecosystem and more cases of online fraud are found in Hong Kong. The suspects are believed to have used false promises of crypto investments to lure their victims.

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Chinese Web Firm Meitu Buys $10M More in Bitcoin

The publicly traded app developer has now spent $100 million on bitcoin and ether.

Cai Wensheng, founder and chairman of Meitu

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What’s Happening in the Asian Crypto Markets?

Crypto database Messari recently published a report on the crypto markets in Asia. Hong Kong-based analyst Mira Christanto explains the current trends in crypto in Asia and the future of peer-to-peer trading in China.

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Policy

How China’s Digital Yuan Could Go Global

China has been quietly testing platforms where the digital yuan can be freely traded with other fiat currencies.

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Markets

OSL, Hong Kong's First Regulated Crypto Exchange, Commences Live Trading

The launch of live trading comes after the exchange was granted Securities and Futures Commission licenses last August.

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Markets

Software Firm Meitu Buys $22M of Ether, $17.9M Bitcoin for Its Treasury

Cayman Islands-incorporated Meitu said it bought 15,000 ETH and 379.1 BTC in open market transactions on March 5.

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