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Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe

[Sep 25, 2023 12:33 AM] Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

FTX opens lawsuit against former employees of Hong Kong affiliate

[Sep 22, 2023 3:42 AM] Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has opened a lawsuit against former employees of its Hong Kong affiliate company, Salameda, to recover $157.3 million.

FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million

[Sep 22, 2023 2:00 AM] The bankrupt crypto exchange has sued former employees of Salameda, a Hong Kong-incorporated affiliate, to recover about $157.3 million.

Troubled crypto exchange JPEX applies for deregistration in Australia

[Sep 20, 2023 12:11 PM] The unlicensed exchange allegedly solicited more than $128 million from users before being reprimanded by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says

[Sep 19, 2023 3:44 AM] The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks

Hong Kong to tighten crypto regulation in wake of JPEX fraud case

[Sep 19, 2023 2:17 AM] The JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freezes and declining wallet balances.

Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association

[Sep 18, 2023 2:34 AM] Hong Kong police reportedly arrested crypto influencer Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo), who goes by the username “jolamchok” on Instagram, for his association with crypto exchange JPEX.

Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe

[Sep 17, 2023 11:04 PM] SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.

Hong Kong central bank warns against crypto firms using banking terms

[Sep 17, 2023 4:38 AM] The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed “crypto banks” are not protected by the region’s deposit protection scheme.

Hong Kong central bank warns against crypto firms using banking terms

[Sep 17, 2023 4:38 AM] The HKMA said that funds placed on unlicensed "crypto banks" are not protected by the region's deposit protection scheme.

Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik's comments about crypto-friendliness

[Sep 15, 2023 3:43 AM] Johnny Ng of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council said he “sincerely invites” Vitalik Buterin to Hong Kong to better understand the situation regarding its crypto-friendliness.

Hong Kong retains top crypto-ready position for two consecutive years

[Sep 15, 2023 1:29 AM] While Hong Kong grabbed the top spot with a crypto readiness score (CRS) of 8.36, the United States fell down a spot to third place after recording a fall of 6.5% in its CRS score — from 7.7 in 2022 to 7.25.

Israel, Hong Kong complete retail CBDC test emphasizing privacy, inclusivity

[Sep 12, 2023 3:45 PM] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Bank of Israel and Bank for International Settlements teamed up to address the complex issues of rCBDCs.

Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility

[Sep 12, 2023 2:55 AM] Central banks say their new technology can be secure and accessible while promoting privacy

Coinbase Seeks Expansion in Markets With Clear Crypto Rules Unlike US

[Sep 9, 2023 2:30 PM] America’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, plans to expand its business in jurisdictions that are adopting clear regulations for the sector. These include markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas as opposed to the United States which, the…

Ant Group launches new blockchain brand for Web3 developers

[Sep 8, 2023 1:45 AM] The new entity, ZAN, will help the parent company shake off its affiliations with Web3 and proceed to the IPO.

Web3 made simple: Brinc joins forces with Cointelegraph Accelerator

[Sep 7, 2023 7:30 PM] Brinc partners with Cointelegraph Accelerator to establish a two-way support bridge for startups developing the future of Web3.

OKX crypto exchange enters final stage of Hong Kong VASP license application

[Sep 4, 2023 5:05 AM] Hong Kong regulators have only approved a handful of crypto exchanges to date that are permitted to offer crypto retail trading services.

HashKey Capital's $100M Digital Asset Fund to Invest Significantly in Altcoins: Reuters

[Sep 1, 2023 3:15 AM] Less than half of the fund's investments will be in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the two largest cryptocurrencies, with the aim of diversifying allocations to smaller cap assets.

Swiss SEBA Bank Obtains In-Principle Approval to Offer Crypto Services in Hong Kong

[Aug 30, 2023 9:30 PM] Switzerland-based crypto-friendly SEBA Bank announced it has received an approval-in-principle to operate in Hong Kong. The regulatory nod brings the Swiss bank’s local entity closer to becoming a licensed provider of various services for crypto…

Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong

[Aug 30, 2023 2:20 AM] Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities

Local exchanges opening up to Hong Kong's retail crypto users

[Aug 30, 2023 1:57 AM] HashKey and OSL are officially serving retail cryptocurrency users in Hong Kong after receiving licensing uplifts from local regulators.

SEBA Bank secures in-principle nod for crypto services in Hong Kong

[Aug 29, 2023 7:00 PM] SEBA Hong Kong’s approval joins a flurry of regulated crypto activity that’s taken place over the past month.

Hong Kong regulator eyes tokenization for bond market improvement: Report

[Aug 25, 2023 8:07 AM] The monetary authority in Hong Kong released a report on its study Project Evergreen which looked at the highs and lows of recent bond tokenization activity.

Tokenization Could Improve Bond Market Efficiency, Hong Kong Regulator Says

[Aug 25, 2023 6:18 AM] A successful $100 million tokenized green bond issuance earlier this year has convinced the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to continue exploring tokenization to improve financial markets.

HashKey to start Bitcoin and Ether retail trading in Hong Kong from Aug. 28

[Aug 25, 2023 4:49 AM] HashKey, along with OSL, received a major license upgrade on Aug. 3 clearing their way to offer crypto trading services to retail customers.

CME Group to launch BTC, ETH reference rates aimed at Asia’s investors

[Aug 17, 2023 12:18 AM] CME reported nearly half of its crypto volume year to date came from non-U.S. trading hours and around 11% from the Asia Pacific region.

Mbridge Project Has Observers Worried About Advances of the Digital Yuan

[Aug 15, 2023 2:30 AM] The Mbridge project, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) international payment system, is starting to worry observers. Such a system, when completed, could ostensibly allow the digital yuan to reach more countries in trade settlements, chipping…

Bitmain to Reveal Groundbreaking Antminer S21 at 2023 World Digital Mining Summit

[Aug 14, 2023 4:30 PM] Reports have surfaced that Bitmain, the well known mining rig manufacturer, intends to unveil a cutting-edge bitcoin (BTC) miner at the 2023 World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) in Hong Kong this coming September. The device, christened the Antminer…

Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX

[Aug 11, 2023 7:49 AM] The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL.