City Hong Kong Financial News

10.04 / 04:11

business Blockchain Adoption exchanges Bitcoin Financial ‘Right time’ for Hong Kong’s Web3 push despite market flux — Financial Secretary

Now is the "right time" for Hong Kong to push forward with Web3 despite the crypto market fluctuations, according to the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan.

07.04 / 19:59

business Blockchain Uniswap Asia Conflux proposes deploying Uniswap v3, setting up $2M liquidity pool for CFX pairs

Conflux, a regulatory-compliant public blockchain based in China, seeks to deploy the Uniswap v3 on its network, according to a proposal on Uniswap's governance forum on April 7. The move comes days after the Uniswap v3 code license expired, enabling developers to fork the protocol and deploy their own decentralized exchange (DEX).

06.04 / 11:33

business regulation Investments Staking Chinese state insurance firm launches two crypto funds in Hong Kong: Report

The Chinese government appears to be more bullish on the cryptocurrency industry than one might think, as a major state company is reportedly launching new cryptocurrency funds.

05.04 / 08:47

business Adoption regulation Funding Venture Capital Banks SFC crypto rules Hong Kong’s crypto rules set a high bar for ‘good reason,’ says SFC advisor

The standards for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Hong Kong are set “incredibly high” as the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is wanting the crypto industry to match the same compliance standards as traditional financial firms.

03.04 / 15:09

Binance Digital regulation CEO coinbase BitMEX New Report: U.S. Crypto Crackdown Boosts Hong Kong's Ambitions in Digital Asset Market – Best Crypto Destination?

The ongoing regulatory crackdown on crypto in the US could boost Hong Kong in its bid to become a new hub for the crypto industry.

03.04 / 15:09

Ethereum Sport Tether coinbase Bitcoin Today in Crypto: Poloniex Partners with Mercuryo on Crypto Purchases, Hong Kong Hunting Six Scammers, DFINITY Foundation Launches ‘Twin’ Token ckBTC

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02.04 / 02:55

business regulation us government US crackdown will push crypto’s 'center of gravity' to Hong Kong: Kaiko CEO

The U.S. government's frosty approach to cryptocurrency regulation could ultimately see the industry’s “center of gravity” shift to Hong Kong, says Ambre Soubiran, the CEO of Paris-based institutional crypto market data provider Kaiko.

30.03 / 14:39

UPS Target Digital Strategy crypto push Hong Kong fund aims to bet $100M, thanks to city’s crypto push

Hong Kong is ramping up its efforts to become a regional fintech hub, with a new fund aiming to raise $100 million this year to invest in digital assets.

30.03 / 13:57

event Adoption regulation Web3 Hong Kong turns to Japan for advice after ‘mind-boggling’ Web3 influx

In light of Hong Kong’s commitment to developing cryptocurrency infrastructure, fintech official King Leung has visited Japan to talk with policymakers and regulators in Tokyo to better understand the idea around Web3 digital assets.

30.03 / 10:09

Blockchain Stablecoin CBDC regulation Blockchain and regulated stablecoins to be widely used by 2030, industry execs say

Regulated stablecoins are currently in the spotlight of policymakers as a panel of professionals in the digital regulatory space unpacks their predictions on the use of regulated stablecoins in the future at the World of Web (WOW) Summit in Hong Kong.

30.03 / 09:37

Adoption Crypto funds fund Hong Kong-Based Fund Set to Raise $100 Million for Web3 Startups Amid City's Crypto Revamp

A new Hong Kong-based fund is set to raise $100 million to invest in crypto companies as the city is accelerating toward its goal of becoming a global crypto hub with a more friendly regulatory stance.

30.03 / 08:21

business Adoption Investments cryptocurrency investment Hong Kong fund plans to raise $100 million for crypto investment

As Hong Kong is again opening up to the crypto market, local investors are launching a $100 million fund to finance the digital industry. The new fund, ProDigital Future, will aim at early-stage Web3 companies oriented at the regional market.

30.03 / 08:21

defi Hackers regulation security Decentralization KYC NOT DeFi KYC: Not an issue as ‘99% have nothing to hide,’ industry execs say

DeFi execs at a WOW Summit panel argued that implementing “Know Your Customer” (KYC) measures will tackle the “biggest issue” in decentralized finance (DeFi), which is hackers laundering millions of stolen funds into “clean money.”

29.03 / 08:57

Citi Provident Digital Huobi How will OKB react as OKX expands to Asian markets? Analyzing…

OKX [OKB], one of the largest crypto exchanges by trading volume, announced the formation of its Hong Kong affiliate to launch its digital assets trading services, as more participants get drawn towards the region’s pro-crypto policies.

28.03 / 15:23

Blockchain security EOS USDC Fidelity Testnet network EVM Today in Crypto: USDC Released on Stellar Throughout Coinme, THORChain Halts & Resumes Network, EOS EVM Testnet Goes Live, OKX to Apply for Hong Kong License

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28.03 / 09:31

Adoption Banks boost Crypto Firms in Hong Kong Get Boost as Regulators Host Meeting with Bankers

Hong Kong officials plan to host a meeting between crypto companies and bankers in an attempt to ease financing for the sector as the city pushes toward becoming a global crypto hub.

27.03 / 15:22

UPS Digital Platform Hong Kong Crypto Hong Kong crypto firms notice high interest from Chinese banks

Chinese state-owned banks have reportedly proven to surprise supporters of cryptocurrency companies by setting up shops in Hong Kong.

27.03 / 09:35

Adoption Chinese State-Owned Banks Extend Crypto-Friendly Hand to Hong Kong Firms

China’s state-owned banks are offering services to local cryptocurrency companies in Hong Kong as the city embraces a more friendly regulatory stance.

27.03 / 06:35

business regulation exchanges Bitcoin Hong Kong Crypto Hong Kong crypto firms seeing interest from Chinese banks: Report

Crypto firms setting up in Hong Kong ahead of a new licensing regime for crypto exchanges in June have reportedly found some unexpected allies in the region — Chinese state-owned banks.

23.03 / 15:49

Citi Provident Digital XRP CEO Platform Bitcoin expansion regulatory Aussie Crypto Exchange Eyes Hong Kong Expansion Amid Favorable Regulatory Landscape

As the United States grapples with the challenges posed by an evolving cryptocurrency landscape, Asia emerges as a beacon of innovation and opportunity for digital asset businesses.

23.03 / 09:49

business Blockchain Adoption regulation Aussie crypto exchange hints interest in Hong Kong base, but it’ll depend

Australia-based crypto exchange Independent Reserve is looking at opportunities to set up shop in Hong Kong, as the city continues efforts to become a cryptocurrency hub.

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