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Hong Kong will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Reuters
2.2.2026
Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said only a very few stablecoin licenses would be issued initially
Hong Kong to grant first stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Report
2.2.2026
Hong Kong's monetary authority said only a small number of stablecoin issuers will be approved initially, as application reviews near completion
Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
1.2.2026
The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets
OSL Group Raises $200 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin and Payments Expansion
1.2.2026
OSL Group secures $200 million equity financing to fund global stablecoin, payments growth, acquisitions, and infrastructure. OSL Group (HKEX: 863) announced on January 29, 2026 in Hong Kong a $200 million (approximately HK$1.56 billion) equity financing to bolster its balance sheet and accelerate...
Hong Kong regulators to submit draft bill for crypto framework in 2026
30.1.2026
An official said that Hong Kong authorities would work on a draft framework, and had begun processing license applications for stablecoin issuers and addressing crypto taxes
Deus X Capital’s Tim Grant on cutting through the crypto hype
26.1.2026
The Deus X CEO discussed his journey into digital assets, the company's infrastructure-led growth strategy, and why his Consensus Hong Kong panel promises "real talk only."
Solana’s new phase is ‘much more about finance,’ says Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante
25.1.2026
The Solana ecosystem has spent the past year doubling down on a financial infrastructure, Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante told CoinDesk
Agora's Nick van Eck bets on stablecoin boom in enterprise payments
24.1.2026
Agora CEO Nick van Eck sees stablecoin adoption shifting to real-world business for cross-border payments
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
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...