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The business plan for WBTC is to increase the outstanding amount by five to 10 times what is now, just under $10 billion – using a geographically diversified custodial setup that might be more appealing to buyers outside the U.S
HKVAX is the first to be licensed under the region’s new licensing regime, as 16 more exchanges wait.
In an announcement on September 30, 2024, Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) greenlit foreign crypto exchange-traded funds (ETF) for professional investors. Foreign Digital Assets ETFs Approved For Professional Investors According to the announcement, Taiwan’s FSC permits institutional investors to invest in foreign digital asset ETFs through a re-entrustment process. The announcement notes: Professional investors include […]
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers.
Hong Kong emerged as the fastest-growing Eastern Asian country in terms of global crypto adoption, with 40% of the region’s value received in stablecoins.
Hong Kong Digital Asset Xchange is the latest firm to apply for a license, having submitted its application on Aug. 27.
HSBC bank completed three proofs of concept in the Project Ensemble sandbox.
Hong Kong’s SFC finds deficiencies in some “deemed-to-be-licensed” crypto exchanges, risking their licensing status amid tightened regulations.
As Hong Kong looks into creating HKD and USD stablecoins, a local industry executive has addressed possible implications for stablecoins like UDST and USDC.
The HKMA collaborates with Cyberport to launch a generative AI sandbox, targeting fintech innovations in finance.
In a bust that once again reveals the dark side of cryptocurrency usage, the Hong Kong Customs cracked down on a sophisticated money laundering operation, seizing assets and making several arrests. According to the press release by the Hong Kong Government, the operation to bust this money laundering scheme is dubbed “Fencing,” and it particularly […]
The Standard Chartered subsidiary says it's the first bank of its kind to offer spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF trading to customers.
For the moment, only bitcoin and ether can be traded, while the company works on "expanding our crypto offerings in the near future."
The authorities continue to urge the public to remain cautious and verify the legitimacy of financial transactions to avoid falling victim to such elaborate scams.
On July 23, Hong Kong will mark a significant milestone in the crypto financial product domain by introducing Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a local media outlet, South China Morning Post. According to the report, the CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product would be officially registered with 7376. The CSOP Asset Management manages […]
CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF.
CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF.
This development aligns with the city’s regulatory goals and represents a forward-thinking approach to integrating traditional banking with cutting-edge financial technologies.
Hong Kong’s financial regulators said they have concluded a consultation period over a licensing program initiative for fiat-referenced stablecoin (FRS) providers. The consultation, which ended in February, received 108 submissions from various stakeholders, including market participants, industry associations, and professional organizations. The Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) announced this […]
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Hong Kong's financial regulators published the conclusions of consultation on fiat-referenced stablecoin regulation and said they are preparing a bill to introduce into the Legislative Council later this year.
Mainland China has repeatedly banned certain activities related to Bitcoin, but it has somehow still remained a major player in activities like Bitcoin mining.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission added seven crypto trading platforms to its alert list for operating without licenses, raising concerns over investor safety.
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors.
The plaintiffs seek to recover funds transferred out of their wallets as criminal proceedings against the exchange continue.
Bybit has removed China from the list of countries whose citizens are restricted from using its services. CryptoSlate confirmed this development on June 5 via the exchange’s website and noted that the list still includes other countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong. It is unclear if Bybit […]
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United States President Joe Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have overruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
Two prominent global exchanges’ subsidiaries — Gate.io and OKX — have withdrawn their applications for an operational license in Hong Kong in the last two days. This decision reflects a broader trend, as eight firms—including exchanges backed by Binance and HTX—have also abandoned their licensing efforts in the city-state, according to a notice on the […]
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The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly considering allowing Ethereum ETFs under its jurisdiction to stake their tokens, a stance notably different from that of US regulators. Staking involves participants locking up digital assets to support network security and operations, earning rewards in return. Its introduction into the ETFs would explore the income-generating potential […]
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