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Hong Kong SFC to Conduct On-Site Inspections of Crypto Platforms after Licensing Deadline
29.5.2024
The Hong Kong SFC has announced that it will be conducting on-site inspections of local crypto firms that have not yet completed their regulatory applications after the licensing deadline.
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Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline
29.5.2024
A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday
Worldcoin faces bans worldwide amid increasing privacy fears
27.5.2024
Regulators across the world are banning Worldcoin, which collects biometric data for a small payment of its native cryptocurrency
Okx Ceases Crypto Trading Services in Hong Kong — Users Advised to Withdraw Assets
25.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has decided to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong. As a result, Okx will stop offering centralized virtual asset trading services to Hong Kong residents by May 31, 2024. The exchange stressed that customer funds remain...
OKX Withdraws VASP License Application in Hong Kong
24.5.2024
OKX announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong and will cease to provide trading services to residents.
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Wow, Even Super Nintendo World's Bathrooms Have Great Music
24.5.2024
Going to the bathroom is (hopefully) not a memorable part of your trip to a theme park or resort. However, the bathrooms in Super Nintendo World—with their wonderful, chill music—seem so good that you’ll be excited when nature calls. Read more
Crypto Exchange Gate.HK Ceases Operations — Urges Users to Withdraw Assets
24.5.2024
Gate.HK, the Hong Kong arm of cryptocurrency exchange Gate.io, is undergoing a significant platform overhaul to enhance security and compliance, withdrawing its applications for licensing under Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO) and the Anti-Money Laundering...
Crypto Exchange OKX Withdraws Hong Kong License Application
24.5.2024
The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month
CatCoin demands BitForex resolve token withdrawals, hints at lawsuit
24.5.2024
The CatCoin team urged BitForex to respond to their grievances via a designated email address, marking a last-ditch effort before potentially escalating the matter further
Hong Kong crypto exchange folds to regulatory pressure
24.5.2024
Gate.HK plans a major overhaul to comply with regulations and aims to relaunch services after obtaining the necessary licenses
Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin sanctioned: Asia Express
24.5.2024
Hong Kong streaming firm to buy $100M of crypto, Worldcoin reprimanded on privacy, women take charge of biggest exchanges: Asia Express
Hong Kong SFC Considering Ether Staking for Ethereum ETFs
23.5.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly considering allowing the issuers of Ethereum ETFs to offer Ether staking.
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US lawmakers urge SEC’s Gensler to approve spot Ethereum ETF
23.5.2024
U.S. lawmakers argued that a potential spot Ether ETF would offer investors access to ETH in a more regulated and safe format
Hong Kong SFC considers allowing Ether staking for ETF issuers
23.5.2024
SFC reportedly held discussions with the country's crypto ETF issuers about providing staking services via licensed platforms
Hong Kong’s PCPD orders Worldcoin to wind up its business
23.5.2024
The Office of the Principal Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) has ordered Worldcoin to close its doors owing to the ongoing investigation into the company, which began in early 2024. Interestingly, Worldcoin is a crypto exercise that was co-founded by Sam Altma, the CEO of OpenAI. In early...
Hong Kong central bank studies AI's impact on banking jobs and skills
23.5.2024
HKMA deputy chief executive Arthur Yuen said that enhancing employees' skills would allow them to “coexist with technology in the AI era.”
Gate.io Pulls Plug on Hong Kong Venture, Abandons Trading License Application
23.5.2024
Gate.io's Hong Kong entity, Gate.HK, is winding down its operations. It has also withdrawn its application for a crypto trading platform license in the region.
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Hong Kong Regulator: Worldcoin Activities Violated Privacy Ordinance
23.5.2024
The Hong Kong data regulator recently concluded that Worldcoin’s data collection methods and activities violated the region’s “privacy ordinance.” Privacy Commissioner Chung Liling has issued an enforcement notice requesting Worldcoin to cease data collection from Hong Kong...
Hong Kong Police Arrest 100 Fraud Suspects and Recovers Over HK$180 Million
22.5.2024
Hong Kong police have arrested 100 individuals in a significant crackdown on fraud and money-laundering syndicates, recovering over HK$180 million (US$24.2 million) from 295 victims.
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