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 Stock Exchange to Launch Blockchain-Powered Market in 2018

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is planning to launch a blockchain-powered private market aimed at helping smaller firms obtain financing.

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Hong Kong and Australia's Securities Regulators Strike FinTech Agreement

A new fintech agreement in the Asia-Pacific region could ease collaborative burdens for blockchain and distributed ledger startups.

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Hong Kong 'Needs to Commit to DLT', Advisory Group Says

Hong Kong’s government should lead the way on blockchain, a financial services advisory group said today.

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Hong Kong's Central Bank Partners on DLT Trade Finance Test

A group of six banks and global auditing firm Deloitte have completed a new blockchain trade finance test focused on the Hong Kong market.

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Considers Blockchain Settlement Upgrades

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is looking to blockchain as it begins work on a next-generation transaction settlement system.

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Hong Kong Central Bank: Blockchain Holds 'Enormous Potential'

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a new white paper on distributed ledger tech.

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Major Hong Kong Lenders Plot Blockchain Mortgage System Launch

A group of banks in Hong Kong are reportedly developing a system that uses blockchain tech to share information about mortgage valuations.

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Hong Kong's Central Bank to Test Blockchain

Hong Kong's de-facto central bank intends to launch an innovation hub that will test blockchain solutions.

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Digital Currency Exchange Gatecoin Offline After Loss of Funds

Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Gatecoin has reportedly experienced a hack, resulting in losses from its connected wallets.

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Bitcoin Startup Joins Baidu-Backed FinTech Accelerator

Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Gatecoin has joined a startup accelerator backed by Standard Chartered and Chinese Web services giant Baidu.

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