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Private credit may be the breakout use case for tokenization: Maple's Sidney Powell
21.1.2026
Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell said blockchain’s biggest opportunity isn’t tokenized Treasury bills or funds — instead, it’s bringing opaque, illiquid private credit markets onchain
Hong Kong defends 'same risk, same regulation' approach for crypto at WEF
20.1.2026
Speaking at a closed-door workshop in Davos, Finance Secretary Paul Chan said digital assets require regulatory guardrails alongside innovation
How Wall Street took over the bitcoin options market
20.1.2026
Bitcoin is no longer an outlier, says OKX President Hong Fang. it now behaves more like a macro proxy — one that traders use to express their views on growth, risk appetite, and volatility
Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns
20.1.2026
The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms
Hong Kong industry group pushes to soften CARF rules
19.1.2026
The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association is backing the OECD’s CARF and tougher tax transparency, but wants lighter treatment and more flexible recordkeeping
Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over
18.1.2026
With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology
Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
17.1.2026
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase
Charles Hoskinson slams Trump’s crypto policy as 'extractive,' warns of industry fallout
13.1.2026
Cardano founder says Trump’s actions have politicized crypto and alienated half the country
Robinhood explains building an Ethereum layer-2: 'We wanted the security from Ethereum'
10.1.2026
CoinDesk sat down with Robinhood’s head of crypto, Johann Kerbrat, to get an update on its upcoming layer-2 network, its tokenized stocks program, and its staking offerings
Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February
8.1.2026
CoinDesk and the Solana Foundation said the developer event will kick off Consensus Hong Kong on Feb. 11, setting the tone for a week focused on builders, capital, and policymakers
Neobanks will fuel Ethereum's 2026 growth, says ether.fi CEO
4.1.2026
Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said
Hong Kong Regulators Target 2026 Legislation for Virtual Asset Dealer and Custodian Rules
25.12.2025
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year
Hong Kong Regulators Move Forward With Crypto Licensing Frameworks
25.12.2025
The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 24 December 2025 that...
Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians
24.12.2025
Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance
HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round
24.12.2025
The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Proposes New Crypto and Infrastructure Capital Rules
23.12.2025
The regulator unveils a draft framework imposing a 100 % risk charge on crypto assets and offering incentives for infrastructure investments. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority reportedly proposed on 4 December that it will open a public consultation from February to April on a proposed risk‑based...
Crypto may enter insurers’ portfolios as Hong Kong reviews capital rules
22.12.2025
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is reportedly weighing a proposal to let insurers invest in cryptocurrencies with a 100% capital charge
Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies
22.12.2025
Public consultation on the proposal will occur from February to April 2025, with legislative submissions expected later that year
HashKey crypto exchange sees bumpy Hong Kong debut after $206M IPO
17.12.2025
HashKey debuted on Hong Kong’s HKEX following a $206 million oversubscribed IPO, with the stock seeing notable volatility on its first day of trading
Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong
17.12.2025
Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits