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Former HSBC, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch Execs Start $50M Crypto Fund
21.9.2020
Liquibit Capital is also said to be managed by a former Barclays Capital vice president and two current JPMorgan and Wells Fargo technicians
Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 Goes Virtual to Feature International Leaders of Finance and Tech
18.9.2020
With support from the Hong Kong community, industry leaders from across the world will converge at the largest virtual event for business, regulators, and technology. The 2nd Annual Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 hosted by The NexChange Group will be held between the 17th and 19th of November 2020....
Miny.CC – Innovation in the Cryptocurrency Mining Sphere
16.9.2020
Aberdeen, Hong Kong, September 16, 2020. – More than 10 years after the first cryptocurrency was successfully mined, the mining space is more controversial than ever. The process was created to be democratic; to allow any PC with spare computing resources to contribute the surplus to help...
BNP Paribas connects to major stock exchanges with DAML smart contracts
15.9.2020
The DAML smart contract language is getting more popular
Huge ‘Bitcoin Tram’ Ad Campaign and 20 Billboards Flood Hong Kong’s Financial District
12.9.2020
A massive Bitcoin ad campaign has launched in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district, featuring three Bitcoin trams and 20 matching billboards. It is a community initiative coordinated by the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong, an organization with more than 5,000 members. The Bitcoin Tram...
Hong Kong’s BTC association pushes ‘Bitcoin Tram’ ad campaign
11.9.2020
Another massive Bitcoin ad rolls out in Hong Kong, urging citizens to “be their own bank.”
Multiplier DeFi (Beta Release) Targets Tokenized Bonds
2.9.2020
1st September 2020, Hong Kong – Multiplier DeFi protocol has successfully completed a full audit by leading blockchain-based form verifier, and cyber security expert Certik. Following approval for its advanced blockchain protocol, Multiplier will commence its DeFi beta release on...
‘Bitcoin Will Never Ditch You’ Ad Dominates Front Page of Major Hong Kong Newspaper
27.8.2020
The number of bitcoin ads appearing in major newspapers is growing. The front page of Apple Daily, a major newspaper in Hong Kong, featured a “Bitcoin will never ditch you” ad this week. Bitcoin ads also recently appeared in leading Indian newspaper The Economic Times, the Financial...
How OSL Became the First Crypto Exchange to Win Over Hong Kong Regulators
27.8.2020
Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe
Jack Ma’s Ant Group files $30B IPO in Hong Kong and Shanghai
26.8.2020
China’s Ant Group is prepping for the largest IPO in history
Hong Kong Regulator Gives Crypto Exchange OSL Tentative Licensure Approval
21.8.2020
OSL Digital Securities was the first crypto exchange to apply for the SFC's opt-in license last November
China’s Digital Yuan CBDC Is Close, but Many Details Remain Unknown
17.8.2020
Despite the interest currently surrounding the digital yuan, some are not yet sure of the project’s overall scope and mainstream viability
China Testing Digital Currency in Major Cities, Including Beijing and Hong Kong
17.8.2020
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the pilot run of the country’s central bank-backed digital currency in major cities, including Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau. It will also be tested during the 2022 Winter Olympics games in Beijing, the ministry said. China Announces Testing...
Winklevoss' Gemini Adds Support for Hong Kong, Australian and Canadan Dollars
17.8.2020
Gemini now supports the fiat currencies of Hong Kong, Australia and Canada
3 People Arrested in Hong Kong for Cheating Bitcoin ATMs
16.8.2020
The authorities in Hong Kong have arrested three people in connection with robberies from six bitcoin ATMs after two cryptocurrency exchanges reported funds being illegally withdrawn from them. 6 Bitcoin ATMs Targeted The Hong Kong Police Force’s cybersecurity and technology crime bureau...
Hong Kong Authorities Apprehend Bitcoin ATM Thieves Who Stole $30,000
15.8.2020
Showing up in person to steal cash from a digital asset machine?
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Area to Launch China’s Digital Yuan
12.8.2020
China’s CBDC is on its way to Hong Kong
Investors Move 10% of Their Gold From Hong Kong Amid Financial Censorship Fears
10.8.2020
Hong Kong investors are moving their gold offshore as China’s new national security law prompts fears of financial censorship. Some 10% of private holdings have been moved to safer jurisdictions such as Singapore and Switzerland since the beginning of protests in Hong Kong last year. In...
Crypto Exchange Operator Diginex to List on Nasdaq in September
31.7.2020
Crypto startup Diginex has launched a cryptocurrency exchange ahead of its Nasdaq listing which has already been approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new exchange is based in Singapore where Diginex has applied for a license. Diginex Set to List on Nasdaq...
Global Banks Reportedly Limit Service in Hong Kong for Political Reasons
20.7.2020
Global banks are scanning clients in Hong Kong on potential political ties amid protests over China-initiated national security law