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Vitalik Buterin Advises Caution: Evaluate Hong Kong's Crypto Friendliness for Long-Term Presence
15.9.2023
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a word of caution to cryptocurrency projects considering establishing their operations in Hong Kong.
Speaking at the Web3 Transitions Summit in Singapore, Buterin emphasized the need to evaluate the stability of the Hong Kong government's...
Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik's comments about crypto-friendliness
15.9.2023
Johnny Ng of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council said he “sincerely invites” Vitalik Buterin to Hong Kong to better understand the situation regarding its crypto-friendliness
SWIFT CBDC Interlinking Solution Enters Beta Testing
15.9.2023
The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), a global provider of financial payment services, has announced that its central bank digital currency (CBDC) connector has entered beta testing stages. SWIFT reported that three central banks are already testing this...
Hong Kong retains top crypto-ready position for two consecutive years
15.9.2023
While Hong Kong grabbed the top spot with a crypto readiness score (CRS) of 8.36, the United States fell down a spot to third place after recording a fall of 6.5% in its CRS score — from 7.7 in 2022 to 7.25
Hong Kong Lawmaker Addresses Vitalik Buterin’s Concerns on City's Crypto-Friendliness
15.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has extended an invitation to Buterin to gain a firsthand understanding of the region's regulatory environment and crypto-related strategies after the Ethereum co-founder questioned the city's crypto-friendliness.
Ng asserted that Hong Kong boasts a stable policy...
SFC Warns Unregistered Crypto Exchange JPEX of Potential Criminal Liability
14.9.2023
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a solid warning to unregistered crypto exchange JPEX that it may face criminal charges for actively promoting its services to the Hong Kong public through influencers and over-the-counter virtual asset money changers.
The SFC also...
Today in Crypto: BNB Chain Developers Reveal Public Launch of opBNB's Mainnet, Nansen Launches New AI-Powered Version, Ripple Will do 80% of Hiring This Year Outside the US
13.9.2023
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Growing Institutional Appetite for Crypto in Asia Amid Regulatory Developments
13.9.2023
Institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia is gaining momentum as regulatory clarity improves in the region.
During Korea Blockchain Week, industry insiders revealed that South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore are actively seeking opportunities in the crypto space, according...
CBDC Collaboration Between Hong Kong and Israel Prioritizes Data Privacy and Security
13.9.2023
A collaboration between the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Hong Kong and Israel has demonstrated that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can settle on centralized ledgers without compromising privacy.
Dubbed Project Sela, the joint experiment has proven that...
Israel, Hong Kong complete retail CBDC test emphasizing privacy, inclusivity
12.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Bank of Israel and Bank for International Settlements teamed up to address the complex issues of rCBDCs
Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility
12.9.2023
Central banks say their new technology can be secure and accessible while promoting privacy
Coinbase Seeks Expansion in Markets With Clear Crypto Rules Unlike US
9.9.2023
America’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, plans to expand its business in jurisdictions that are adopting clear regulations for the sector. These include markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas as opposed to the United States which, the company says, is enforcing existing rules and...
Hong Kong Widens Testing of China's Digital Yuan to Additional Banks
8.9.2023
Hong Kong has entered the second phase of technical testing for China's digital yuan, expanding the trial to include more Hong Kong banks.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the People's Bank of China have completed initial technical tests for cross-border payments using the digital yuan...
Ant Group launches a new blockchain brand for Web3 developers
8.9.2023
The new entity, ZAN, will help the mother company shake off its affiliations with Web3 and proceed to the IPO
Web3 made simple: Brinc joins forces with Cointelegraph Accelerator
8.9.2023
Brinc partners with Cointelegraph Accelerator to establish a two-way support bridge for startups developing the future of Web3
Today in Crypto: Synapse Protocol Reports Potential Rugpull, IQ.wiki Partners With InvestHK, World Has 88,200 Crypto Millionaires
5.9.2023
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OKX In Final Stage To Obtain Hong Kong VASP License As Retail Trading Market Grows
4.9.2023
Digital asset exchange, OKX has entered the final stage to obtain a Virtual Asset Service Provider License (VASP) in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s pro-crypto stance in 2023 has seen firms apply for licenses to offer multiple crypto trading services in the country.
At the moment, Hong Kong authorities...
Today in Crypto: Attorney Says Ads Featuring Celebrities Don't Distinguish Between FTX & FTX.US Making Them Evidence, South Korea Set to Freeze North Korean Crypto
4.9.2023
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OKX crypto exchange enters final stage of Hong Kong VASP license application
4.9.2023
The Hong Kong regulators have only approved a handful of crypto exchanges to date that are permitted to offer crypto retail trading services
HashKey Capital's $100M Digital Asset Fund to Invest Significantly in Altcoins: Reuters
1.9.2023
Less than half of the fund's investments will be in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the two largest cryptocurrencies, with the aim of diversifying allocations to smaller cap assets