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Hong Kong firm HKVAX gets approval to run city’s third cryptocurrency exchange
Local firm Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange aims to offer over-the-counter trading, exchange and custody services.
4 Oct 2024 - 9:30PM
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FinTech Week highlights AI, Chinese companies as Web3 hype fades
2 Oct 2024 - 11:38AM
Former Chinese finance official urges crypto research as US softens stance
30 Sep 2024 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong scammers use fraudulent crypto shops to rob 13 of HK$14.8 million
Police say scammers offer better exchange rates to attract targets, lure victims to make legitimate trades before making off with large sum.
26 Sep 2024 - 4:08PM
Singaporean living in Miami among 2 charged in US$230 million bitcoin theft
Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serrano allegedly spent the proceeds on nightclubs, luxury automobiles, watches and jewellery.
20 Sep 2024 - 11:26AM
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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Will China’s latest crypto crackdown stifle its gaming industry?
New legal guidelines that classify cryptocurrency transactions as money laundering put digital assets used in popular games in a grey area.
17 Sep 2024 - 8:30PM
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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
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
Binance hiring 1,000 new staff as firm’s compliance spending tops US$200 million
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange plans to have a 700-strong compliance workforce by the end of 2024, up from about 500 at present, according to CEO Richard Teng.
22 Aug 2024 - 3:35PM
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
Safeguards crucial as Hong Kong seeks slice of cryptocurrency pie
It is important to strike a balance between protecting investors’ interests and making a favourable regulatory environment for coin issuers.
14 Aug 2024 - 6:15AM
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
Who’s Nicki Minaj’s rising rapper half-sister Ming Li – and what’s their beef?
Nicki Minaj’s 18-year-old half-sister Ming Li wants to make her own name for herself … so what do we know about the rookie rapper?
10 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM
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Hi-tech fraud: here are the technologies changing the face of scams in Hong Kong
Emerging technologies like deepfakes, large language models and cryptocurrencies have made fraud easier than ever, with Hong Kong proving particularly vulnerable.
9 Aug 2024 - 10:00AM
Virtual banks must serve Web 3 better, says Hong Kong crypto advocate
Legislator Johnny Ng’s call to action follows the decision this week by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to stop issuing licenses for branchless banks, giving the city’s eight licensed operators room to grow.
9 Aug 2024 - 7:30AM
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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Bitcoin slump dents Hong Kong’s efforts to build virtual assets sector
Bitcoin briefly tumbled below US$50,000 on Monday during one of the worst global markets sell-off in years, in a setback to Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its virtual assets sector.
5 Aug 2024 - 11:41PM
Chinese brokerage rewards Hong Kong crypto traders with Nvidia, Alibaba stock
Futu Securities is the largest online brokerage to directly sell crypto to retail investors, and it is rewarding early users with tech stocks or bitcoin.
2 Aug 2024 - 6:06PM
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How America’s national debt has become the world’s liability
While the risk of America’s debt is shared by global lenders and investors, US leverage makes the burden far from fair.
26 Jul 2024 - 4:30PM
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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
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Protect small property owners in Hong Kong’s old neighbourhoods
Readers discuss the well-being of grass-roots residents in ageing districts, the role of cryptocurrency in a kidnap case, and why Hong Kong airport must be better prepared for disruptive incidents.
17 Jul 2024 - 11:30AM
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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Who is Sergio Carrallo, reality star Caroline Stanbury’s younger husband?
Carrallo reportedly played for Real Madrid but was mostly benched – he and Real Housewives of Dubai’s Stanbury have an 18-year age gap
3 Jul 2024 - 4:00AM
Hong Kong professor calls China’s crypto mining ban ‘unwise’, suggests opening up
A professor at HKUST has questioned the logic of China’s cryptocurrency mining ban, suggesting that the government should embrace virtual assets amid geopolitical risks.
2 Jul 2024 - 6:30PM
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
Bitcoin mining rigs pop up in Southeast Asia after China crackdown
Miners lured by competitively priced power and skilled labour set up rigs in parts of Malaysia, Indonesia and Laos.
14 Jun 2024 - 12:40PM
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Bitcoin boom bolsters bets on crypto amid resurgent institutional interest
A surging crypto market is improving the outlook for deal flow, highlighted by recent acquisitions, following the approval of bitcoin and ether ETFs.
9 Jun 2024 - 4:17PM
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