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Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘bank’
15.11.2024
Hong Kong’s central bank said that it’s illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong.
HKMA Project Ensemble partners with Brazil, Thailand for tokenization
28.10.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launch Project Ensemble in March and now has at least three countries participating.
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 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...
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
Are we moving to decentralization? Animoca’s Yat Siu thinks so
30.8.2024
In a recent podcast, Yat Siu discusses how Web3 and digital property rights will redefine the internet’s future
Hong Kong’s Project Ensemble sandbox ready to test asset tokenization
28.8.2024
The HKMA's project is gearing up for more testing after successful initial trials
Hong Kong issues generative AI guidelines for consumer protection
20.8.2024
The HKMA introduces new principles for using generative AI, emphasizing governance, transparency, and data protection in consumer-facing applications
Hong Kong launches generative AI Sandbox for finance sector
14.8.2024
The HKMA collaborates with Cyberport to launch a generative AI sandbox, targeting fintech innovations in finance
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
24.7.2024
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements
Stablecoin pegged to Hong Kong dollar unveiled
24.7.2024
Jingdong Coinlink Technology Hong Kong Limited unveils its plan to issue a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, aiming for secure and cost-effective payment solutions while adhering to regulatory requirements
Hong Kong Regulators Say Proposed Stablecoin Regulation Has Received Positive Stakeholder Feedback
19.7.2024
Hong Kong regulators announced the conclusion of a stablecoin regulation consultation phase that saw stakeholders provide 108 submissions. The regulators claimed that the proposed regulatory requirements received positive feedback from stakeholders. Stakeholders Support Introduction of Stablecoin...
Animoca, Standard Chartered team up in HKMA stablecoin sandbox
18.7.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has selected three parties for assessment in its stablecoin issuers sandbox
Standard Chartered, Animoca, and Three Others Join HKMA's Stablecoin Sandbox as Participants
18.7.2024
In March, the HKMA started a regulatory sandbox to give potential stablecoin issuers immunity in testing certain operations
Hong Kong unveils new stablecoin licensing regime
17.7.2024
The Hong Kong FSTB and HKMA outline plans for a new regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers following broad public support and stakeholder feedback
Hong Kong unveils new stablecoin licensing regime
17.7.2024
The Hong Kong FSTB and HKMA outline plans for a new regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers following broad public support and stakeholder feedback
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 Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday