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Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
8.10.2019
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Regulations for Crypto Fund Managers
7.10.2019
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has released guidelines for virtual asset portfolio managers
McAfee to Launch Decentralized Token Exchange With No Restrictions
6.10.2019
On the heels of launching his crypto platform, McAfee Magic, the former antivirus software tycoon John McAfee plans to launch a distributed exchange on Monday, October 7. ‘McAfeedex’ will run on the Ethereum blockchain and McAfee insists the exchange will have no restrictions. Also...
Protesters Wield Tools of Freedom as Hong Kong Imposes Dictatorship
5.10.2019
Four months of protests continue in Hong Kong as the world is witnessing the biggest uprising of political dissent in the territory since the 1997 ‘handover’ from Britain to China. Protesters have recently embraced wearing Guy Fawkes masks but on October 3, Hong Kong’s current...
Despite Lower Prices, Bitcoin’s Hashrate Remains Strong
26.9.2019
People watching cryptocurrency markets have been patiently waiting for prices to rise and the overall sentiment to change. However, one thing that’s been extremely bullish these days is how BTC’s hashrate has doubled in the last three months. Even with today’s sluggish crypto...
Major Asian Blockchain VC Firm Launches New Bitcoin Tracker Fund
19.9.2019
CMCC Global, one of Asia’s first blockchain VC firms, has launched a new institutional tracker fund for Bitcoin
Huobi Plans Backdoor IPO Attempt in Hong Kong, Document Suggests
12.9.2019
A filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange backs up earlier suggestions that Huobi seeks to go public through a firm acquired in 2018
PR: Bitmain’s Announces Highly Anticipated World Digital Mining Summit
12.9.2019
The World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) hosted by Bitmain – the world’s top 10 and China’s second largest fabless chipmaker – is set to return on 8-10 October in Frankfurt with a focus towards industry investment and innovation for the mining sector.
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BitPay Faces Backlash from Hong Kong Free Press for Temporarily Suspending Crypto Donations
11.9.2019
Taking pride as the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has always been in the limelight for good as well as bad reasons since the time of its inception. Headquartered in Atlanta, Bitcoin payment service provider, BitPay has come under the scope of negative publicity because of its failure...
New Study Reveals Countries With Most Registered Crypto Exchanges
11.9.2019
The largest number of registered digital currency exchanges are located in the U.K., the U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore, per a recent report
Market Outlook: Uncertainty Builds With Thin Trade Volumes and Bitcoin Futures Launch
11.9.2019
Digital currency markets have dropped in value over the last three weeks, losing $25 billion since mid-August. Market prices have been creeping downward on thin global trade volume and the last two months of volatility seem to be taking a toll on short-term bullish optimism. Also Read: Bitmain...
‘Never Use BitPay’ — Hong Kong Free Press Slams Bitcoin Donation Block
11.9.2019
Bitcoin donation block sees BitPay in hot water again
Hong Kong-Based Holding Company Appoints Huobi Exchange Founder as CEO
11.9.2019
Huobi Group founder and CEO, Leon Li has taken on several executive titles at Hong Kong’s Pantronics Holdings Ltd
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
6.9.2019
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations acround cryptocurrencies and security tokens
KuCoin Launches Soft Staking Program for The IOTX Owners
5.9.2019
KuCoin, the notable Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has made headlines by sharing the news of the launching its IOTX Soft Staking Program. The much-anticipated project plans to give substantial benefits to the users holding IoTeX (IOTX) cryptocurrency coins. KuCoin has opened the doors...
HSBC Completes First Blockchain Letter of Credit Transaction in Yuan
2.9.2019
HSBC conducted the first blockchain-based yuan-denominated letter of credit transaction using R3’s Corda-powered Voltron platform
Crypto News From Asia: Aug. 24–31 in Review
1.9.2019
A roundup of major news of the week from Asia
Cryptocurrencies Such as Bitcoin Cash Shine During Hong Kong Protests
29.8.2019
The Hong Kong protests started in June 2019 over a controversial bill and now after weeks of demonstrations, marching citizens are fighting for the future of Hong Kong. In the midst of all the activists protesting, digital currencies like bitcoin cash are being promoted as a way for people...
Hong Kong Businesses Begin Adopting Bitcoin as a Form of Protest
28.8.2019
The Hong Kong protest movement is prompting local businesses and individuals to dropt China’s fiat currency
CoinFlex Receives $10 Million Funding for Bitcoin Futures Settlements
27.8.2019
CoinFlex has received $10 million in a recent investment round and wants to do more business with Asian retail investors