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HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Application
27.2.2024
Hong Kong's securities regulators says HBGL Hong Kong Limited withdrew its application for a license on February 23
Floki Responds to Hong Kong SFC’s Warning, Asserts Compliance and Clarifies Staking Program
1.2.2024
Floki has formally responded to the Hong Kong SFC’s recent warning, reiterating their commitment to compliance across jurisdictions and explaining the rationale behind their staking program’s high returns. Cryptocurrency Project Floki Counters Hong Kong SFC’s Warning In a detailed blog...
Floki Team Responds to Hong Kong Regulator Warning
30.1.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission labeled Floki and its staking program a suspicious investment product
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on Floki’s ‘Highly Risky’ Staking Programs
29.1.2024
A Hong Kong watchdog, the SFC, has cautioned investors about the enticing yet potentially risky ‘Floki Staking Program’ and ‘Tokenfi Staking Program,’ which offer high annualized returns without the required regulatory green light. SFC Warns Against Unregulated Floki...
Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
22.12.2023
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF
Julia Leung: Positioning Hong Kong as a Crypto Hub
4.12.2023
A former journalist, Leung is the world's most powerful female financial regulator in an increasingly important center for crypto
Bitget's Hong Kong Unit Halts Operations, Won't Apply for Crypto License
13.11.2023
BitgetX HK, which launched in April, is withdrawing from Hong Kong and will shut operations on Dec. 13
UBS Group’s Wealthy Clients Can Now Trade Some Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong: Bloomberg
10.11.2023
The news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital-assets custody service for institutional clients
Hong Kong Now Considering Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors: Bloomberg
6.11.2023
The move comes a month after authorities in the City updated financial regulations to allow for retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs
Hong Kong’s attitude toward crypto sours after JPEX saga: Survey
18.10.2023
41% of respondents said they prefer not to hold virtual assets or cryptocurrencies — up 12 percentage points from an earlier study
Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
25.9.2023
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand
HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms
25.9.2023
In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms
Hong Kong Probe Into Crypto Exchanges JPEX Results in Arrest
18.9.2023
SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license
Hong Kong establishes task force to advance Web3 development
2.7.2023
The task force will advise on the “sustainable and responsible” development of Web3 in Hong Kong, according to the statement
Huobi HK Offers Spot Trading and Custodial Solutions in Hong Kong Following Licensing Regime Implementation
29.5.2023
On May 29, Huobi HK announced its expansion of services after Hong Kong implemented its new crypto exchange license system. The platform now provides spot and custodial services to both retail and institutional customers in Hong Kong. Huobi’s update comes shortly after Huobi Global faced regulatory...
HashKey launches wealth management service citing ‘significant’ demand
14.4.2023
Hong Kong’s HashKey recently received a number of licenses from local regulators, allowing it to expand its range of products and services
Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
12.4.2023
If DeFi activity falls within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, it will be subject to the same regulatory requirements as traditional financial activity, says SFC official
Over 80 crypto firms eyeing presence in Hong Kong: Financial Secretary
20.3.2023
Since October, more than 80 virtual asset companies have expressed interest in establishing in the city, while 23 have indicated actual plans of doing so
Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime
20.2.2023
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is calling for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors
Japan’s FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report
13.1.2021
The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission