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Hong Kong Professor: China’s Crypto Mining Ban Shifts Businesses to US
3.7.2024
Professor Wang Yang, vice president for institutional advancement and chair professor at the Department of Mathematics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), criticized China’s cryptocurrency mining ban during a panel discussion in Hong Kong last week. He called the decision...
Banque de France, Hong Kong Monetary Authority explore CBDC, tokenization
28.6.2024
The HKMA set up Project Ensemble months ago. Now we know why
Hong Kong eyes DeFi, DAO spent $37M to help free Julian Assange: Finance Redefined
28.6.2024
The Hong Kong government aims to expand its fintech dominance in DeFi and the metaverse despite challenges in the current landscape
The Asia-Pacific market is heating up for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
27.6.2024
Two Bitcoin ETFs launched in Australia in June — after six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched in Hong Kong in April. We'll see soon if more enter the market
Animoca Brands plans return to stock market by 2025
26.6.2024
Animoca Brands is considering a public market return after four years of delisting in Australia, eyeing more receptive jurisdictions like Hong Kong and the Middle East
Animoca Looks to Go Public in Hong Kong or Middle East in 2025: Report
26.6.2024
The prominent Web3 investor has held talks with investment banks, but is yet to finalize an advisor
Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
26.6.2024
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors
DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license
25.6.2024
While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
Hong Kong shows off crypto, Web3 prowess in Toronto
25.6.2024
Canadian crypto and Web3 startups could benefit from “lower taxes” and regulations that cater to “pre-commercial specialist technology companies,” said a Toronto ETO official
Hong Kong invites global opinions on web3 and virtual assets future
22.6.2024
The Hong Kong Legislative Council is actively seeking feedback on several critical aspects of Web3 policy development, including balancing technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks
Woman Caught Smuggling 350 Nintendo Switch Games In Her Bra
14.6.2024
A nervous woman with a large bust size was stopped at an airport in China after officials grew suspicious. They inspected her and discovered she was allegedly trying to smuggle 350 Nintendo Switch carts out of the country by stuffing them into her bra. Read more
Ryze Labs Weighs In: Fed’s Stance on Interest Rates and Its Impact on Market Dynamics
14.6.2024
Following the release of lower-than-anticipated CPI data on June 12, U.S. equities climbed to record highs, with bitcoin exceeding $70,000. However, Ryze Labs, a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 projects worldwide, particularly in emerging markets, stated that the Federal...
Hong Kong Spot ETFs Secure $1.96B in Bitcoin, $26M in Ether
13.6.2024
Since the spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong began trading on April 30, they have accumulated $1.96 billion in bitcoin and $26.74 million in ethereum. Hong Kong’s Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Modest Growth Hong Kong’s spot bitcoin and ether ETFs...
Australia follows the US and Hong Kong with the launch of its first spot Bitcoin ETF
10.6.2024
Australia has joined the United States (US) and Hong Kong to launch its first Spot Bitcoin ETF. This development is seen as a major milestone for the crypto industry, as it exposes investors in Australia to Spot Bitcoin ETFs and democratizes access to the digital asset globally. ETFSwap (ETFS)...
Hong Kong Partners With Swiss Crypto Valley
7.6.2024
Invest Hong Kong, the government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and the Crypto Valley Association (CVA) of Zug, Switzerland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the fintech ecosystems of both regions. The agreement, signed on June 6, 2024...
Investors file first civil suit against JPEX, more suits expected
6.6.2024
The plaintiffs seek to recover funds transferred out of their wallets as criminal proceedings against the exchange continue
Hong Kong Police sound alarm on rising digital asset-linked crime wave
4.6.2024
In recent months, the Hong Kong Police Force’s Advisory Group has raised alarms over a significant increase in crimes related to digital assets. This surge in illegal activities involves cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other blockchain-based financial instruments....
Hong Kong Police Advisory Group Warns of Surge in Digital Asset-Linked Crime
4.6.2024
The Hong Kong Technology Crime Police Advisory Group has warned about the rise of digital asset-linked crime, calling for the establishment of a regulatory system to identify and eliminate risks associated with this tech. According to police data, almost $550 million was involved in digital asset...
Biden vetoes House and Senate votes on SEC’s anti-crypto resolution: Law Decoded
3.6.2024
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
Hong Kong crypto exchange license applications cost less than expected: Report
3.6.2024
All unlicensed crypto exchanges have been kicked out of Hong Kong