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Hong Kong court rules cryptocurrencies as property
19.4.2023
The decision aligns Hong Kong with other jurisdictions that recognizes cryptocurrencies as digital properties
Hong Kong Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Defunct Gatecoin
19.4.2023
The ruling would give Hong Kong liquidators more clarity on how to treat crypto assets caught up in winding down procedures, law firm Hogan Lovells said
UK may have crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister
19.4.2023
The lawmaker said the regulation will need to be both “pragmatic” and “proportionate” to ensure economic growth is maximized
Crypto Lender Amber Group May Sell Japan Unit to Focus on Institutional Clients
18.4.2023
Crypto lender Amber Group is considering options for its Japan unit, including a potential sale, as part of its plan to focus more on institutional clients, managing partner Annabelle Huang told Bloomberg.
Japan is a "very high-quality market, but regulations are strict," Huang said, noting that...
Hong Kong’s Banks Are Taking Lead on What e-HKD Will Look Like: Source
18.4.2023
At least one bank is leaning towards developing it on a permissioned blockchain
Today in Crypto: Bhutan 'Cultivated a Secret Crypto Portfolio', Amber Group May Sell Its Japan Unit, Bank of Israel Mulling a Digital Shekel
17.4.2023
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China’s state-affiliated banks are on-boarding crypto companies in Hong Kong
17.4.2023
Chinese banks are opening bank accounts for regulated crypto companies, with several acting as a payment layer for these crypto platforms
Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank Offers Crypto Conversion Services
15.4.2023
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual-only lender, intends to expand its business into the region’s growing digital assets sector. The banking platform will offer crypto-to-fiat conversions and account services as the Chinese financial center is seeking to embrace the industry. ZA Bank to Provide...
HashKey Group to Debut Regulated Exchange in Second Quarter
14.4.2023
The exchange will be open to professional investors and the company is preparing to welcome retail users in "coming months."
Digital Asset Firm HashKey Announces Wealth Management Service Launch Amid High Investor Demand – Bull Market Confirmed?
14.4.2023
Hong Kong-based digital asset firm HashKey Group has enhanced its Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading business and launched a new wealth management business line amid increasing investor demand.
In a Friday blog post, the company unveiled HashKey Wealth, a new wealth management platform geared toward...
Today in Crypto: US Authorities Crack a $3.4 Billion Silk Road Heist Case, Striga Launches Program for Entities to Issue Crypto Cards, Push Protocol Reveals ‘Wallet-to-Wallet’ Video Chat
13.4.2023
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Today in Crypto: Ex-investment Banker Charged in a Crypto Fraud Case, Binance.US to Delist Tron, Spain to Send 328,000 Tax Warning Notices to Crypto Holders
12.4.2023
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Binance CEO CZ: Regulators need deep understanding crypto for proper rules
12.4.2023
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao emphasizes the need for a proper understanding of the crypto industry by regulators and active engagement by industry players to achieve regulatory clarity
Metalpha to raise $100M to offer Grayscale Bitcoin products in Hong Kong
12.4.2023
Metalpha has secured $20 million out of the planned $100 million for its new fund from overseas Chinese investors, the CEO said
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
Hong Kong virtual bank to offer crypto conversions and accounts: Report
12.4.2023
The account services for crypto firms come at a time when U.S.-based firms are struggling to find local banking partners and are frequently looking abroad
Metalpha Launches Grayscale-Based Digital Asset Fund
12.4.2023
Metalpha’s Hong Kong-licensed fund will give investors exposure to Grayscale’s products, but also allow for withdrawals which is something currently missing for U.S. investors
Hong Kong Financial Chief Pushes for Web3 Adoption Despite Market Volatility – Next Crypto Hub?
11.4.2023
The city of Hong Kong is continuing its push for Web3 and crypto adoption, despite volatility in the market and regulatory crackdowns elsewhere, Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan has confirmed....
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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption
10.4.2023
Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies
Today in Crypto: 'Now is Best Time to Invest in Web3', Ex-FTX US President Brett Harrison Resigned Due to 'Protracted Disagreement' with Sam Bankman-Fried, Bank of England Building a CBDC Team
10.4.2023
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