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.


Finance

Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg

Allowing in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong could bring a significant amount of money into the space from Chinese investors.

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Juridique

Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Exchange MEXC Has Been Operating Without a License

Last year, regulators in Japan and Germany also alerted consumers the exchange was unlicensed.

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Vidéos

Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and the potential impact of the products on other parts of the world. Plus, why Hong Kong is ahead in the race for a spot ether ETF approval due to the clear regulatory guidelines in the region.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Update

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Central Banks Will Be the 'Last to Join the Party' of Buying Bitcoin, Analyst Says

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the next region to approve spot bitcoin ETFs, and when the central banks will likely start buying bitcoin.

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Will Another Region Approve Spot Ether ETFs Before the U.S.?

CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno weighs in on the possibility of Hong Kong approving spot ether ETFs before the U.S. as the region is equipped with a clearer regulatory framework.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Update

Juridique

Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit

The Securities and Futures Commission added 11 Bybit products to its list of suspicious investments.

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Juridique

Hong Kong Starts New Phase of CBDC Testing

Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot will be supported by the recently launched regulatory sandbox for testing wholesale CBDCs and tokenization, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.

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El Salvador Bags Major Bitcoin Gains; Hong Kong's Stablecoin Push

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including El Salvador's major gains from the recent bitcoin (BTC) rally. The Central American nation is sitting on $84 million in unrealized profit on the holdings it first started acquiring in September 2021. Plus, the Binance saga continues in Nigeria, and Hong Kong starts a regulatory sandbox for potential stablecoin issuers.

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Juridique

Hong Kong's Central Bank Starts Regulatory Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers

The regulator invited applicants with a "genuine interest in developing a stablecoin issuance business" to join the sandbox.

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Finance

CoinDesk Brings Consensus to Hong Kong

The announcement comes as Hong Kong works to brand itself as Asia's digital assets trading hub.

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