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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
JPEX scandal masterminds still at large as 11 suspects taken into custody: Report
25.9.2023
Hong Kong police said the leaders of the JPEX crypto exchange are still at large and are now enlisting the help of Interpol to track them down
FTX Files Lawsuit Against Former Salameda Employees to Recover $157 Million
23.9.2023
According to the recent court filing, FTX, the bankrupt crypto exchange, has filed a lawsuit against former employees of Salameda, a Hong Kong-incorporated entity affiliated with FTX, to recover about $157.3 million.
The Hong Kong firm was said to be controlled by the former CEO and founder of...
16 Joules per Terahash: Bitmain Unveils High-Efficiency S21 Bitcoin Miners at Hong Kong Summit
22.9.2023
Bitmain, a leading bitcoin mining rig manufacturer, has introduced the newest addition to its Antminer products: the S21 series. The newest models have an efficiency rating under 20 joules per terahash (J/T) and produce between 200 terahash per second (TH/s) and 335 TH/s. Bitmain Launches 2...
FTX opens lawsuit against former employees of Hong Kong affiliate
22.9.2023
The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has opened a lawsuit against former employees of a Hong Kong affiliate company Salameda to recover $157.3 million
FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million
22.9.2023
The bankrupt crypto exchange has sued former employees of Salameda, a Hong Kong-incorporated affiliate, to recover about $157.3 million
JPEX Floats "DAO Stakeholder Dividend Plan" for Users as Authorities Block Access to Exchange
21.9.2023
In response to the ongoing HK$1.3 billion scandal in which Hong Kong police have asked telecom service providers to block access to JPEX's website, resulting in the arrest of three additional individuals suspected of conspiracy, JPEX has put forth a new dividend plan for its investors....
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Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance
21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...
Lawmaker: Hong Kong Aiming for Stablecoin Regulations by Mid-2024
20.9.2023
Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu has announced the launch of the second round of consultations aimed at formulating stablecoin issuance guidelines.
Speaking on Tuesday, Chiu said he hopes for the city to release regulatory guidelines for stablecoin issuers by mid-2024, as reported by local...
Troubled crypto exchange JPEX applies for deregistration in Australia
20.9.2023
The unlicensed exchange allegedly solicited than $128 million from users before being reprimanded by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
19.9.2023
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
19.9.2023
The JPEX fraud saga began last week when the SFC revealed it had received 1,400 complaints against the exchange regarding fraud, withdrawal freeze and declining wallet balances
Hong Kong Regulator Hosts Top Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake, Asks Him to Extend Invitation to Buterin
19.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has met with Justin Drake, a top Ethereum researcher, asking him to extend an invitation to Vitalik Buterin and other core members of the Ethereum Foundation.
In a Monday tweet, Ng said he hosted Drake at the Legislative Council Building, which is the home...
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulations Citing JPEX Saga
19.9.2023
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee called for tighter regulations on crypto trading citing the recent alleged rugpull by the unlicensed crypto exchange JPEX.
Addressing a press conference, John Lee said that the JPEX saga highlights the need for tighter crypto regulations. ...
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Crypto Influencer Arrested by Hong Kong Authorities in JPEX Probe
18.9.2023
Hong Kong authorities have apprehended social media influencer Joseph Lam (Lin Zuo) for his involvement in the troubled JPEX exchange.
Lam, a trained lawyer turned insurance agent, is among the six individuals detained by the authorities in connection with the exchange, according...
Crypto influencer arrested in Hong Kong for JPEX association
18.9.2023
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
Crypto Exchange JPEX Suspends Earn Trading Amid Ongoing Investigations in Hong Kong
18.9.2023
Cryptocurrency platform JPEX, headquartered in Dubai, is reportedly shutting down some of its operations, as the exchange is facing a probe from Hong Kong police and the financial regulator over suspected fraud.
The company announced Sunday that it would “delist” all transactions associated with...
Hong Kong’s Friendly Crypto Policies ‘Very Stable,’ Legislator Assures Vitalik Buterin
18.9.2023
A Hong Kong Legislative Council member has assured Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that the friendly cryptocurrency policies in Hong Kong are “very stable.” In response to Buterin’s comments expressing his unfamiliarity with Hong Kong and its “complicated...
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