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Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi Change Crypto Regulations to Align With FATF
27.2.2020
Hong Kong’s AML/CTF laws will apply to crypto exchanges and remitters, and dealers of precious metals and stones
Hong Kong to Consider Additional FATF-Style Regulations for Crypto Exchanges
27.2.2020
Hong Kong may soon bolster its policing of the cryptocurrency sector to better conform with international anti-money-laundering norms
Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Hong Kong Dollars to Fiat Gateway
24.2.2020
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance now supports Hong Kong dollars on its fiat currency gateway
Binance Now Supports Deposits and Withdrawals in Hong-Kong Dollars
24.2.2020
The exchange has opened a fiat gateway for Hong Kong dollars, serving a jurisdiction in which banking services for crypto firms are notoriously tough to find
Binance Kickstarts Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Fiat Gateway For Users
24.2.2020
Binance has expanded its network capacities by launching a new fiat gateway against the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), revealed its latest post on the official Twitter handle. The globally acclaimed exchange platform has teamed up with renowned prepaid payments processing firm, Epay. #Binance Opens Hong...
Binance Kickstarts Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) Fiat Gateway For Users
24.2.2020
Binance has expanded its network capacities by launching a new fiat gateway against the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD), revealed its latest post on the official Twitter handle. The globally acclaimed exchange platform has teamed up with renowned prepaid payments processing firm, Epay. #Binance Opens Hong...
Fidelity International Invests in Hong Kong Crypto Company BC Group
21.2.2020
Fidelity International hallmarks Asian crypto market expansion with BC Group investment
Fidelity International Invests $14M in Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Operator
21.2.2020
Fidelity International, a spin-off of the U.S. financial services giant Fidelity Investments, has invested $14 million in Hong Kong-based BC Group, which operates crypto exchange OSL
Illegal Crypto-Bookmakers Pose Risk to Integrity of Hong Kong Horse Racing
21.2.2020
Horse racing’s integrity is under threat in the Asian region, due to the rise of unregistered illegal bookmaking platforms
Crypto Finance Startup Amber Raises $28M in Series A Led By Pantera, Paradigm
14.2.2020
Paradigm and Pantera Capital led the round, while Polychain Capital, Blockchain.com, Coinbase Ventures and more also participated
Asian Crypto Conferences Are Being Delayed For Coronavirus Reasons
7.2.2020
Crypto conferences in Asia are delaying events for coronavirus reasons, including TOKEN2049 and Binance Blockchain Week Vietnam
Coronavirus Concerns Cause Another Crypto Event to Be Postponed
7.2.2020
A crypto conference, planned to be held in Hong Kong in March, has now been pushed back to October over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Protests
5.2.2020
Crypto exchange service provider Bitspark is shutting down next month despite reporting exponential growth following the launch of its cash point product. The CEO of the company explained that its internal restructuring has not worked out but insisted that the ongoing protests in Hong Kong...
Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests
4.2.2020
Hong Kong-based blockchain startup Bitspark closes down, citing internal restructuring issues exacerbated by a coronavirus outbreak and local protests
Jiang Zhuoer Restructures Development Funding Proposal for Bitcoin Cash
1.2.2020
On January 31, Btc.top founder Jiang Zhuoer addressed the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community again after his initial proposal last Wednesday was met with mixed responses. Zhuoer changed a number of specifics within the proposed Infrastructure Funding Plan for Bitcoin Cash and hopes the community will...
Hong Kong and Thailand Pilot DLT-Based Project for Cross-Border Payments
22.1.2020
Hong Kong and Thailand’s central banks have piloted a Corda-based CBDC project for cross-border payments
Fintech Startup Aims to Create New Asset Class With ‘Continuous’ ICO Model
16.1.2020
A newly launched fintech firm hopes to leverage the token sale model to back investments in real-world assets. But it's taking a different approach than many previous projects
HSBC Closes 2 Branches Following New Protests in Hong Kong
3.1.2020
HSBC had two of its Hong Kong branches closed on Jan. 2, the first working day of the year, following attacks by protesters during the latest anti-government demonstrations on New Year’s Day. The banking giant also closed seven indoor ATM clusters and announced on Friday it will suspend...
Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members
3.1.2020
Six virtual banks have joined the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers as corporate members
Guangdong Blockchain Financing Platform Aims to Help Small Business
2.1.2020
A new platform backed by Guangdong province aims to streamline the process for commercial banks to lend funds to small businesses with more detailed and reliable profiles provided by its blockchain network