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HSBC Launches Tokenized Gold Product Targeting Hong Kong Market
2.4.2024
HSBC, the London-based financial institution, launched the first bank-backed tokenized gold product for its customers in Hong Kong. HSBC Gold Token will allow retail investors to purchase tokenized gold from their smartphones using the bank’s online app, democratizing access to these gold...
Chinese Government Launches New Blockchain Infrastructure Platform Led by Conflux
1.4.2024
The project aims to develop an advanced blockchain primary platform capable of supporting multi-country deployment and facilitating collaborative supervision across multiple subjects.
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HKVAEX, Linked to Binance, Withdraws License Application from Hong Kong’s SFC
29.3.2024
HKVAEX, linked to the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, has withdrawn its virtual asset trading platform license application from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) post deadline.
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Hong Kong Asset Managers Together Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF With SFC
28.3.2024
Asset managers VSFG and Value Partners announced that they have together applied for a spot Bitcoin ETF with Hong Kong SFC.
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HashKey Partners with Victory Securities for Enhanced Custody and Trading Services
28.3.2024
HashKey Exchange and the Securities and Futures Commission licensed Victory Securities collaborate to bolster virtual asset trading and custody solutions for investors in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF
27.3.2024
Asset Manager VSFG, together with its partners, Value Partners, have applied for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), its Head of Investment & Products Brian Chan told CoinDesk on Wednesday
Hong Kong Will Soon Approve ‘In-Kind’ Bitcoin Spot ETFs – Here’s What That Means
26.3.2024
Hong Kong could soon approve Bitcoin spot ETFs with an 'in-kind' redemption model. This differs from the US 'in-cash' approach, potentially impacting ETF management and the overall market.
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Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg
26.3.2024
Hong Kong’s financial regulator, the Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), is likely to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter of this year, according to a report from Bloomberg Intelligence
Hong Kong Regulator Issues Alert Against Suspicious Crypto Platform HKCEXP
25.3.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) has issued a warning regarding HKCEXP, an allegedly suspicious trading platform claiming to be registered with the regulator.
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Hong Kong Central Bank Raises Red Flag on Deceptive Digital Currency Trial Entities
21.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank cautioned the public Wednesday about schemes falsely claiming association with its e-HKD pilot projects. The warning comes as Hong Kong explores the potential of a central bank digital currency through various trial projects.
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Hong Kong Launches Second Phase of Its CBDC Pilot Program
19.3.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the launch of the second phase of the pilot of its CBDC, the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD). This new phase will focus on furthering the research on already examined use cases for the currency, including programmability and tokenization, and adding...
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Issues Warning Against ‘Unlicensed’ Crypto Platform Bybit
16.3.2024
The Hong Kong securities regulator has labelled the crypto platform Bybit an unlicensed virtual asset trading platform (VATP). The regulator has also added Bybit’s products to its alert list of suspicious investment products. The Hong Kong regulator also advised the public to stop patronizing...
MEXC is Operating Without License in Hong Kong, Regulator Warns
15.3.2024
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning regarding the illegal activities of crypto exchange MEXC.
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Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Exchange MEXC Has Been Operating Without a License
15.3.2024
Last year, regulators in Japan and Germany also alerted consumers the exchange was unlicensed
Hong Kong Gears Up for e-HKD: Phase Two Pilot Seeks CBDC Use Cases
15.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), announced today the launch of the second phase of its e-HKD pilot program.
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Hong Kong’s Market Regulator Warns Crypto Traders, as Bybit Comes Under Scrutiny
14.3.2024
On March 14, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) cautioned crypto traders about using Bybit, a popular cryptocurrency exchange platform.
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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
14.3.2024
Hong Kong's markets regulator identified Bybit as a suspicious cryptocurrency exchange and placed several of its products on its suspicious investment products list
Hong Kong Starts New Phase of CBDC Testing
14.3.2024
Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot will be supported by the recently launched regulatory sandbox for testing wholesale CBDCs and tokenization, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
14.3.2024
On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business plan. The regulator also clarified that admission into...
Hong Kong Central Bank Unveils Sandbox for Stablecoin Issuers to Test Operations
12.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank on Tuesday introduced a sandbox program for stablecoin issuers. This initiative offers a controlled environment for potential issuers to experiment with stablecoin projects in a risk-free manner.
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