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Hong Kong Police Bust Group Running $46M Crypto Investment Scam Using Deepfakes
16.10.2024
A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office
Hong Kong Busts Crypto Fraud Group Involving Students, Defrauding Victims of HK$360M
15.10.2024
Hong Kong police busted a local crypto fraud group and arrested 27 people, involving students for defrauding victims…
Hong Kong Traders Fair 2024: Insights and Networking with Global Experts
14.10.2024
The Hong Kong Traders Fair 2024 is scheduled for 14 December at Crowne Plaza Hong Kong, bringing together…
Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles
11.10.2024
Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe.
Hong Kong Completes the First Phase of Crypto Trading Platforms Review
8.10.2024
Hong Kong is quickly advancing towards a crypto-friendly environment as it completes the first phase of crypto trading…
Hong Kong Gearing up to Approve More Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses by Year End: SFC
8.10.2024
HKVAX is the latest exchange to receive approval
Hong Kong’s Crypto Framework Near Completion — 11 Platforms Awaiting Approval
8.10.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the full regulatory framework for digital assets is set to be completed by next year, according to CEO Liang Fengyi. She also noted that 11 more crypto platforms are in the process of applying for licenses, with the first...
Hong Kong to license more crypto exchanges by end of year
8.10.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission expects to issue licenses to some of the 11 crypto firms pending registration in the region.
11 of Hong Kong’s Crypto Platforms to Get Licenses Before 2024 Ends
7.10.2024
Hong Kong is stepping up its crypto game, and to level up it further 11 of Hong Kong’s…
Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange
4.10.2024
HKVAX is the first to be licensed under the region’s new licensing regime, as 16 more exchanges wait
Hong Kong Arrests 25 in HK$7M Crypto Money Laundering Case
27.9.2024
Hong Kong police have cracked down on a crypto laundering group and have arrested 25 people for executing…
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
Hong Kong’s Crypto Securities Activities Revenue Was $77M Yuan in Q1 2024
26.9.2024
Hong Kong‘s crypto activity in the securities industry has generated a revenue of $77 Million Yuan in the…
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
Sygnum Secures Liechtenstein License to Expand Crypto Services in EU
24.9.2024
Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group, has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein financial regulator. This move allows the company to offer regulated services in the EU and European Economic Area under the incoming MiCA framework. With plans for further growth in Asia...
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Stablecoins and crypto are threatening fiat money dominance in Eastern Asia
23.9.2024
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
Stablecoins and crypto are threatening fiat money dominance in Eastern Asia
23.9.2024
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
South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia
19.9.2024
East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major...