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US charges crypto firms and staff with fraud, including 2 from Hong Kong
Prosecutors say the defendants engaged in sham trades to artificially inflate the trading volume of cryptocurrency tokens.
10 Oct 2024 - 12:05PM
Hong Kong firm HKVAX gets approval to run city’s third cryptocurrency exchange
4 Oct 2024 - 9:30PM
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FinTech Week highlights AI, Chinese companies as Web3 hype fades
2 Oct 2024 - 11:38AM
Hong Kong to explore 11 use cases in phase 2 of e-HKD pilot
This phase of the HKMA’s digital currency programme will focus on efficiency and whether the e-HKD attracts and entices users, deputy CEO Howard Lee says.
23 Sep 2024 - 6:36PM
Hong Kong sees biggest uptick in cryptocurrency activity in East Asia: report
The city rose to 30th place, up from the No 47 spot last year, in this year’s Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index rankings by Chainalysis.
18 Sep 2024 - 8:00AM
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Hong Kong weighs new OTC crypto scheme with SFC
A previous proposal had OTC cryptocurrency shops under the excise department, but some complained about confusing virtual asset rules, sources say.
12 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM
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The Google of Web3? Ant’s Zan blockchain plans to make it happen
The head of the year-old blockchain venture says he aims to leverage Hong Kong’s supportive environment to build a critical Web3 services company.
31 Aug 2024 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong’s launch of wCBDC sandbox takes it closer to tokenised market
Six participants, including HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong), showcased test cases that will be explored to boost scale and interoperability.
28 Aug 2024 - 9:02PM
Crypto exchange HashKey opens two new tokens to retail investors
The cryptocurrencies, among the top 20 but not household names, were chosen because some bigger tokens face legal disputes, CEO Livio Weng says.
29 Aug 2024 - 2:54PM
Landmark ruling highlights need for Hong Kong’s crypto regulatory framework
Hong Kong High Court decision provides clarity and is consistent with the principle that new legal entities in the cryptocurrency field must be open to scrutiny.
27 Aug 2024 - 6:30AM
China’s money laundering crackdown puts crypto investors, USDT traders at risk
China’s highest court says use of virtual assets to transfer criminal proceeds is among a range of money laundering methods on the mainland.
21 Aug 2024 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong urged to grab chance after unprecedented ruling in blockchain case
Authorities urged to introduce legal framework to boost investors’ confidence and turn Hong Kong into a global Web3 hub.
20 Aug 2024 - 12:23AM
BEA unit to hold fintech day in October to promote innovation
The inaugural Beast event will be held during Fintech Week in late October, which will allow start-ups and bankers to exchange ideas to build a tech ecosystem in the city, according to a senior BEA executive.
18 Aug 2024 - 12:30PM
DBS launches treasury tokens with Ant to manage liquidity across borders
DBS’ latest project originates from the lender’s participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s tokenisation projects.
14 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM
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Web3 firm Animoca Brands trading for as little as a quarter of last valuation
Yat Siu, chairman of the blockchain video gaming firm, said secondary market trading does not accurately reflect the value of the Hong Kong-based company.
14 Aug 2024 - 5:53PM
AI has made Hongkongers more vulnerable to fraud but is also used to fight back
Fraudsters are using AI to convincingly portray themselves as acquaintances and steal digital identities, driving demand for hi-tech cybersecurity solutions.
10 Aug 2024 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong virtual bank Mox starts bitcoin, ether ETF trading
Mox says it is the first virtual bank to offer spot cryptocurrency ETFs as part of an effort to offer a holistic banking and investing solution to customers.
7 Aug 2024 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong relaxes some stablecoin rules, launches limited trials
The HKMA announced the first stablecoin issuers to trial e-commerce, trade settlement and tokenised assets, with final rules to be submitted to Legco this year.
18 Jul 2024 - 6:19PM
With US ether ETFs imminent, Hong Kong may attract a different crypto crowd
Hong Kong’s approval of spot ether ETFs in April was seen as a unique but brief advantage for the city, which may now attract investors looking to avoid US taxes.
19 Jul 2024 - 2:25PM
Hong Kong authorities ‘gaining experience’ in disrupting illicit crypto activities
Post speaks to cryptocurrency experts after kidnapping involving demand for Tether stablecoin in exchange for boy’s return.
14 Jul 2024 - 4:16PM
Radical transparency? Blockchain is making diamond sourcing more accountable
GIA partnered with blockchain platform Tracr and digital registry Everledger, while the latter also partnered with Chow Tai Fook – with 93% of Apac luxury consumers prioritising sustainability initiatives
13 Jul 2024 - 4:00PM
Hong Kong blockchain gaming firm Animoca sets sights on recovery after listless 2023
Animoca’s ability to weather last year’s storm in its industry has bolstered the company’s confidence in the digital-asset market’s recovery.
11 Jul 2024 - 7:00PM
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Why central banks must quickly but conscientiously reckon with AI
While artificial intelligence offers benefits to global finance, challenges such as cybersecurity and data biases must be confronted.
2 Jul 2024 - 4:30PM
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Crypto exchange Bybit surges by scooping up former FTX users
‘When FTX collapsed, we saw the opportunity,’ says Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit.
28 Jun 2024 - 10:15AM
Hong Kong blockchain gaming firm Animoca weighing 2025-26 IPO, founder says
Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu said he hopes an IPO will bring ‘more attention to Web3’ and Asian markets, with a possible Hong Kong listing.
27 Jun 2024 - 6:00PM
US regulators said to be approving spot ether ETFs by July 4
Eight asset managers, including BlackRock, VanEck, Franklin Templeton and Grayscale Investments, are seeking to launch the funds.
27 Jun 2024 - 11:35AM
Hong Kong a unique proving ground for DeFi, metaverse, HKIMR studies show
DeFi and metaverse will open up opportunities for the financial services industry, Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research executive says.
26 Jun 2024 - 8:30AM
Stablecoin giant Tether introduces synthetic dollar backed by gold
Tether Gold, backed by physical gold stored in Switzerland, highlights the company’s ambitions to expand beyond its USDT stablecoin.
18 Jun 2024 - 10:10AM
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