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Hong Kong's OSL Crypto Exchange Explores Sale at $128 Million Valuation
16.10.2023
Hong Kong-based BC Technology Group Ltd. is reportedly in the early stages of considering the sale of its crypto exchange platform OSL.
OSL is one of only two exchanges in Hong Kong licensed under the digital-asset rules introduced by the city in June.
As per the Bloomberg report, BC Technology...
Hong Kong Retail Investors More Interested in Crypto Than Ever Before, Reveals SFC Survey
12.10.2023
Hong Kong's retail investors' interest in cryptocurrencies has recorded a significant surge this year, according to a recent survey by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), a subsidiary of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Hong Kong’s securities regulator.
The survey...
Binance users in Hong Kong lose $450K in wave of fraud texts: HK police
10.10.2023
Hong Kong police have issued a warning concerning a recent Binance phishing scam, targeting Hong Kong users of the platform
Hong Kong Looks to Curb Retail Stablecoin Trading Amid Crypto Adoption
7.10.2023
Hong Kong is considering measures to restrict retail stablecoin trading for individual investors in response to the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, as stated by a local official. It is important to note that retail stablecoin trading is currently not permitted in Hong Kong....
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HK regulator vows to intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms
25.9.2023
In the wake of the ongoing JPEX scandal, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission says it will issue a public list of suspicious crypto trading platforms
Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
Hong Kong’s Friendly Crypto Policies ‘Very Stable,’ Legislator Assures Vitalik Buterin
18.9.2023
A Hong Kong Legislative Council member has assured Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin that the friendly cryptocurrency policies in Hong Kong are “very stable.” In response to Buterin’s comments expressing his unfamiliarity with Hong Kong and its “complicated...
JPEX blames partners for ‘maliciously’ freezing funds, causing liquidity crisis
18.9.2023
Crypto exchange JPEX has pointed the finger at its third-party market makers for “maliciously” freezing funds which led to the exchange being forced to hike withdrawal fees to battle a liquidity crisis
Hong Kong Steps Up Crypto Regulation with Warnings to Imitation Banks – Here's What You Need to Know
15.9.2023
Today, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a warning to cryptocurrency companies that improperly use the term "bank" in describing their services.
The authority stated that such wording wrongly suggests these companies are regulated by the HKMA, which is not the case. According to HKMA...
Hong Kong Lawmaker Addresses Vitalik Buterin’s Concerns on City's Crypto-Friendliness
15.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has extended an invitation to Buterin to gain a firsthand understanding of the region's regulatory environment and crypto-related strategies after the Ethereum co-founder questioned the city's crypto-friendliness.
Ng asserted that Hong Kong boasts a stable policy...
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...
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
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...