City Hong Kong Financial News
28.11 / 21:39
Interactive Brokers
retail clients
Interactive Brokers Partners with OSL to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Clients in Hong Kong
Interactive Brokers, an automated global electronic broker, is expanding cryptocurrency trading to retail investors in Hong Kong. The broker is now the first SFC-licensed securities broker to be approved to allow retail clients to trade cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong.
28.11 / 21:39
Blockchain
Provident
Digital
Platform
Mobile
Align
testing
More Apex Banks Jump on e-CNY Pilot Trial Program – The Rise of Global CBDC Issuance?
China’s e-CNY pilot program is gaining significant attention as three additional banks join the initiative.
28.11 / 20:19
Blockchain
Ethereum
Adoption
Bitcoin
Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers opens Hong Kong retail crypto trading with OSL
Interactive Brokers, one of the largest brokerage firms in the world, has opened crypto trading for retail clients in Hong Kong.
28.11 / 18:15
Hong Kong Crypto
Hong Kong Police Receive 145 Complaints of Hounax Crypto Scam Totaling $18.9M
Authorities in Hong Kong have confirmed that 145 individuals filed complaints regarding losses from an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange called Hounax. Police report the total losses amount to around $18.9 million.
28.11 / 16:42
Digital
Tether
Strategy
economy
Align
Bitcoin
innovations
Boyaa Interactive Advances into Cryptocurrency with a $100 Million Acquisition Mandate
Boyaa Interactive International Limited, a distinguished online card and board game developer based in Hong Kong, is advancing into the cryptocurrency realm. Since its founding in 2004 and subsequent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2013, Boyaa has established a robust presence in the gaming industry, offering popular titles like Texas Hold’em and Chinese Chess.
28.11 / 16:08
Blockchain
Stablecoin
Adoption
open
Today in Crypto: Hong Kong Will Use ‘All Available Methods’ to Fight Crypto Scams, Americans are ‘Much More Open to Potential of Crypto Than Brits’
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28.11 / 14:53
business
Scams
Hong Kong authorities say 145 victims, $18.9M lost in Hounax scam
Hong Kong authorities reported on Nov. 27 that 145 users were affected in a scam by the unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange Hounax, resulting in a loss of 148 million Hong Kong dollars ($18.9 million), according to local media Shenzhen Commercial News.
28.11 / 11:59
Abrdn
Investment trusts
Fidelity International
abrdn China to merge with Fidelity China Special Situations
Fidelity China Special Situations will continue to be managed by FIL Investment Management (Hong Kong) with Dale Nicholls carrying on as portfolio manager.
28.11 / 10:38
28.11 / 06:00
28.11 / 04:51
shootings
PBOC governor says will keep monetary policy accommodative, expects inflation to pick up
HONG KONG (Reuters) — People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng said on Tuesday the central bank would keep monetary policy accommodative, while inflation was expected to be 'going upwards'.
28.11 / 04:35
OKX
OKX Exchange
Features
Crypto Exchange OKX Officially Debuts in Brazil, Offers Trading With Advanced Features
Crypto platform OKX announced its official launch in Brazil, offering users with advanced crypto features including trading and staking rewards.
28.11 / 03:39
Citi
economy
show
Hong Kong October home prices drop to lowest since March 2017
HONG KONG (Reuters) — Hong Kong private home prices extended a fall in October, dipping to their lowest since March 2017, official data showed on Tuesday, weighed down by higher interest rates and weak buying sentiment.
27.11 / 23:15
China CBDC
Standard Chartered to Participate in Trials of China’s Digital Yuan CBDC – Here’s What You Need to Know
Standard Chartered, a British multinational bank, will initiate exchange services for China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, as it is set to participate in its trials.
27.11 / 20:43
27.11 / 16:53
CEO
Entertainment
Assurant
Parke
Adventure
Marvell
Disney plans worldwide expansion: Vision unveiled with Frozen, know what’s next
Disney enthusiasts are not only treated to a recently opened "World of Frozen" at Hong Kong Disneyland but are also teased with what lies ahead in Disney's ambitious global expansion plans. From enhanced parks and cruise lines to fresh experiences, the entertainment giant is gearing up for a transformative journey that extends far beyond the enchanted kingdom of Arendelle.
27.11 / 16:11
business
Blockchain
Scandals
Crypto exchange grace period to remain unchanged in Hong Kong despite scandals
A one-year grace period for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Hong Kong will remain in place despite recent scandals.
27.11 / 14:45
business
Bitcoin Regulation
Bitcoin
Binance-linked HKVAEX still preparing to apply for license in Hong Kong
Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange HKVAEX has not applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), a spokesperson for HKVAEX has said.
27.11 / 12:27
Provident
Binance
Digital
Platform
Inside
reports
Binance-Linked Crypto Exchange HKVAEX Applies for Virtual Asset Trading Platform License in Hong Kong
Crypto exchange HKVAEX, which is reportedly backed by Binance, has applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
27.11 / 06:41
Provident
Digital
Platform
JPEX
innovations
prevention
compliance
Hong Kong Government Accelerates Cryptocurrency Product Approvals Following JPEX Rugpull: OSL Compliance Exchange
The JPEX incident has prompted the Hong Kong government to expedite the approval process for cryptocurrency products to promote compliance in the industry.
26.11 / 16:43
Provident
Digital
Platform
Inside
BC Technology Group Halts Trading Amid Notifiable Transaction
The trade of BC Technology Group Limited's shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited will be halted beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, according to an announcement made by the company. This decision was taken in advance of a scheduled announcement about a large deal, which is regarded as business inside knowledge.
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