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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...
Swiss Bank SEBA Gets in-principle Approval From Hong Kong Regulators to Offer Crypto Services
30.8.2023
Crypto-friendly Swiss-based SEBA Bank has successfully obtained an approval-in-principle (AIP) from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, bringing it one step closer to offering crypto services in the region.
The AIP signals a pivotal moment for SEBA Hong Kong, the bank's...
SEBA Bank secures in-principle nod for crypto services in Hong Kong
30.8.2023
SEBA Hong Kong’s approval joins a flurry of regulated crypto activity that’s taken place over the past month
Hashkey Wins Hong Kong's First Crypto Exchange License to Serve Retail Customers
3.8.2023
Hong Kong's first license to a cryptocurrency exchange to serve retail customers has gone to Hashkey Exchange
Hong Kong's Grey Zone Crypto Stores Draw in Chinese Visitors
12.7.2023
According to a report from the Financial Times, the influx of Chinese tourists into Hong Kong has witnessed a peculiar trend in recent months, as more individuals seek to purchase cryptocurrencies during their visits.
This surge in interest can be attributed to the stringent regulations...
Rush for Hong Kong’s crypto licenses yet to translate to jobs: Recruiters
10.7.2023
Hundreds of firms have been lining up for a Hong Kong crypto license, but recruiters say they are yet to see an accompanying rush for talent
Singapore Plans to Safeguard Cryptocurrency Investments with New Trust Requirement
3.7.2023
Singapore has announced plans to impose a trust requirement on cryptocurrency exchanges in a bid to instill confidence in the market and protect investors from potential losses.
On Monday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated that cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to keep...
HSBC Enables Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Trading on Mobile Apps in Hong Kong
27.6.2023
Banking giant HSBC has begun letting customers buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange (HKEX) using its mobile apps. The stock exchange currently has three crypto futures ETFs listed. HSBC Customers Can Trade Crypto Futures ETFs...
Korean crypto contagion, Bank of China on Ethereum, HK’s exchange red carpet: Asia Express
16.6.2023
Hong Kong lays out welcome mat for exchanges, Korean crypto lender contagion, Do Kwon banged up abroad, Bank of China’s Ethereum debt note
Hong Kong govt pressures banking giants to accept crypto clients: Report
15.6.2023
Hong Kong’s central bank reportedly asked major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China why they aren’t accepting crypto exchanges as clients
First Digital Unveils USD Stablecoin as Hong Kong Crypto Rules Kick In
1.6.2023
The stablecoin is issued by a registered trust owned by First Digital
Hong Kong to open crypto exchange access for retail users, but there's a catch
23.5.2023
Hong Kong's securities watchdog announced new plans to allow retail investor access to virtual assets platform
Despite regulatory clarity, Hong Kong crypto ETFs experience lukewarm demand
20.4.2023
The daily trading volume of all Hong Kong crypto exchange-traded funds averaged about $1.19 million between December and early February
Hong Kong Court Recognizes Cryptocurrencies as Property in Landmark Ruling – What Happens Next?
20.4.2023
The High Court of Hong Kong has made a landmark ruling by recognizing crypto to be property in a legal matter that involved now-defunct crypto exchange Gatecoin.
Judge Linda Chan, who presided over the case, reportedly said that crypto has property attributes, according to an analysis of...
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
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."
US crackdown will push crypto’s 'center of gravity' to Hong Kong: Kaiko CEO
2.4.2023
Kaiko CEO Ambre Soubiran said that Hong Kong’s friendly approach may just see the city become the “center of gravity” for crypto trading and investments
First Mover Asia: China’s State-Owned Banks Are Soliciting Hong Kong Crypto Business, but Opening an Account Is Hard
28.3.2023
Are bitcoin traders shrugging off the CFTC's action against Binance? Or is there just not enough liquidity to go around?
Hong Kong crypto firms seeing interest from Chinese banks: Report
27.3.2023
Several Chinese banks have been seeking to offer services to crypto firms in Hong Kong, despite a ban on crypto on the Chinese mainland
80 Crypto Firms Interested in Establishing Presence in Hong Kong, Official Says
25.3.2023
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury has revealed that more than 80 crypto companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. They include companies across mainland China, Canada, European Union countries, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S....