Crypto Market Comes Roaring Back As Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

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Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening

Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.

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Tradecurve exchange to launch trading academy as Hong Kong supports crypto traders

After the United States cracked down on crypto entities, Hong Kong extended efforts to become the next cryptocurrency hub. Finally, some positive news for crypto traders as Hong Kong started supporting traders and Tradecurve hybrid exchange to launch its Trading Academy.

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More Hong Kong Institutions Abandoning Crypto

Institutional investors are now less active in crypto, according to recent survey published by Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s Central Bank to Reveal Plans for Crypto Regulations Come July 2022

The de facto central bank of Hong Kong intends to have a new regulatory framework in place for crypto assets by July. This comes as the city races with Singapore to become a major center for the industry while also managing possible dangers.

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Crypto Regulation Coming - Hong Kong Fears Crypto May Endanger Financial System If Not Monitored

Hong Kong plans to create a crypto regulation plan by mid-summer and implement it within next few years

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Hong Kong: over $380 million laundered using crypto exchange, 2 arrested

China and Hong Kong might be close in terms of their geographical distance. But the ways in which the two administrations regulate crypto are drastically different. A recent case was a perfect exampleThe post Hong Kong: over $380 million laundered using crypto exchange, 2 arrested appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Hong Kong Siblings Arrested in Crypto-Related Money Laundering Case

Siblings from Hong Kong have laundered millions with the help of crypto

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AAX Provides Strategy Updates to its Community

During the first quarter of 2022, the exchange will partner with an auction house to sell the ‘crypto gods’ NFTs showcased at the Hong Kong FinTech Week. As it has previously shared, AAX also has plans to launch an NFT marketplace.

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Eqonex CEO says Singapore will be Asia’s crypto hub

The CEO is Eqonex; Richard Byworth, a crypto and digital asset focused firm, has announced that the firm is transitioning its entire business operations from Hong Kong to Singapore. He noted that this change was being influenced by the regulatory climate in Singapore.

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Hong Kong Crypto Trader Kidnapped and Tortured for Ransom and Account Keys

A Hong-Kong man was recently kidnapped when he agreed to an in-person crypto sale in Kowloon Bay in Hong Kong. The post Hong Kong Crypto Trader Kidnapped and Tortured for Ransom and Account Keys appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto Trader Kidnapped by Gang in Hong Kong

The kidnapping highlights the dangers of peer-to-peer trading

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Hong Kong virtual insurer partners with exchange, brings crypto insurance to Asia

In an industry riddled with frequent scams and hacks, the protection of investments is paramount for investors. In fact, the need for cryptocurrency asset insurance has been in the cads for a while noThe post Hong Kong virtual insurer partners with exchange, brings crypto insurance to Asia appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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In a First for Asia, Hong Kong Firm to Offer Crypto Insurance

The first Asian insurer has ventured into cryptocurrencies, hoping to set an example for other industry participants

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Why Hong Kong Could Allow Retail To Dabble Into Crypto ETFs

The local securities regulator in Hong Kong will review the rules for people to be able to trade crypto-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take another look into its digital asset transaction regulation. Related Reading | Bye-Bye China […]

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Hong Kong regulator re-evaluates retail crypto ETFs laws

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has received many requests to approve crypto ETFs for trading.

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Hong Kong VC firm, backed by Winklevoss twins, seeks $300 million for new crypto fund

Hong Kong has been one of the significant financial centers in the world. And as the world of crypto has been developing, the country has seen a growing population of crypto enthusiasts. To serve thesThe post Hong Kong VC firm, backed by Winklevoss twins, seeks $300 million for new crypto fund appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Amber Group Partners with Climate Tech Company Moss Earth to Buy $2M Carbon Offsets

Hong Kong, Oct. 29 – Amber Group, a leading crypto trading and technology firm, announced today a strategic partnership with the climate tech company Moss Earth, the first and largest environmental platform in the world to tokenize carbon credits.

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Australia surpasses Indonesia and Hong Kong in levels of crypto ownership

A recent survey from Finder has shown that Australia has the third-highest rate of cryptocurrency adoption compared to other countries. The level of crypto ownership in the country comes in at 17.

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Crypto.com DeFi Wallet Review – Fees, Staking, Withdrawals Explained

What is Crypto. com DeFi Wallet? Crypto. com was founded in the year 2016 in Hong Kong. It is a payment and cryptocurrency platform with a whole ecosystem of different products and services. In May 2020, a new product got added to the ecosystem, that product was Crypto.

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Huobi’s Grayscale Rival in Asia Sees 21% Surge with 5 Crypto Trusts Running

Share price of Huobi's Hong Kong company aims to become Asia's Grayscale with five crypto trusts already working for local investors

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Crypto-related stocks in Hong Kong impacted, but more HODLers for Bitcoin, Ethereum

China declaring all crypto transactions illegal sent shockwaves through Asia's fintech market. It adversely impacted Hong Kong as well; not just crypto exchanges, but firms and stocks related to cryptThe post Crypto-related stocks in Hong Kong impacted, but more HODLers for Bitcoin, Ethereum appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX registers in Bahamas as Hong Kong regulations turn hostile

Earlier this week, crypto exchange FTX announced they successfully registered with the Securities Commission of the Bahamas as a digital assets business under the Digital Asset Registered Exchanges (DAREs) Bill.

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FTX Crypto Exchange HQ Moves to Bahamas

The crypto-derivatives exchange FTX officially moved its headquarters from its previous Hong Kong location to the Bahamas. The post FTX Crypto Exchange HQ Moves to Bahamas appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto has recovered from China's FUD over a dozen times in the last 12 years

Since 2009, China and Hong Kong have "banned" or otherwise caused FUD in the crypto space on 19 separate occasions and counting.

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Hong Kong crypto exchange Coinsuper adds USD-based Solana (SOL) market

Coinsuper, a Hong Kong-based crypto exchange company, today announced that due to user suggestions and requirements, it has now added a USD-based Solana (SOL) trading pair in its USD Zone. To celebrate the launch of SOL/USD, Coinsuper started trading activity with transaction fees of 50% off.

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FTX Crypto Exchange Relocates from Hong Kong Over Tight Regulatory Measures

FTX derivatives exchange has left crypto-unfriendly Hong Kong for the Bahamas due to harsh regulatory policies of authorities

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China’s Leading Crypto Exchange, Huobi, Custodies More than $1 Billion in Assets

Huobi Technology Holdings Limited holds more than $1 billion worth of crypto assets in custody. The largest cryptocurrency exchange in China noted on Thursday that at the end of August, the assets under Huobi Trust Hong Kong’s custody exceeded $1 billion.

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Hong Kong’s Largest Landlord Leases to First Crypto Firm

Hong Kong’s Central district’s largest landlord, Hong Kong Land Holdings Ltd., signed a lease with its first crypto asset firm. The post Hong Kong’s Largest Landlord Leases to First Crypto Firm appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Hong Kong landlords lease to crypto exchanges following regulatory clarity

Crypto businesses in Hong Kong need to have a local license and are restricted to offer services only to professional investors.

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Amidst Binance Debacle, Eightcap Steps in as the Largest Crypto Derivative Offering

This last month has not been an easy one for crypto derivatives traders. This is because Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges, announced that it would no longer offer derivative trading to its users in Hong Kong.

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Chinese Securities Regulator Seeks to Tackle Unlicensed Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is planning to expand its regulatory oversight to include cryptocurrency, in a bid to clamp down on unlicensed crypto transactions and digital assets scams in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Official Calls for Expanding its Supervision Scope to Crypto

To crack down on unlicensed virtual asset trading due to investors suffering huge losses. The post Hong Kong’s Securities Regulator Official Calls for Expanding its Supervision Scope to Crypto first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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An Expert From PwC: Large Crypto Companies are About to Relocate From Hong Kong

An employee from PwC informed about Hong Kong’s major cryptocurrency market players’ readiness to relocate at any moment. So they have a backup plan in case of the local regulator’s policy tightening.

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Binance Shuts Down Crypto Derivatives Accounts for New Users in Hong Kong

Largest crypto exchange intends to stop opening new accounts for trading crypto derivatives in Hong Kong as it strives to impose stronger compliance policy

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Rothschild’s Trust Invests in Aspen Digital Crypto Platform for Wealthy Customers

Rothschild-founded trust helps raise $8.8 million for Aspen Digital crypto investment fund for wealthy customers in Hong Kong

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Asia’s Newest Unicorn, Amber Group, Accelerates Global Expansion to Bring Crypto Offerings to New Regions

HONG KONG — Amber Group, the leading crypto trading and technology firm, announced today it will be dedicating significant resources toward expanding its geographic reach across the globe to help support customers in over 140 different countries and regions.

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Hong Kong Regulator Warns About Unregulated Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms and Binance

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning about unregulated cryptocurrency trading platforms, particularly Binance. The regulator said that the crypto exchange is offering the trading of “stock tokens.

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Are Stock Tokens Behind The Crackdown On Crypto Exchange Binance?

While crypto exchange Binance continues to face crackdowns from several different countries, it’s looking likely that stock tokens may be behind this. Hong Kong And Lithuania Become The Latest To Crackdown On Binance On Friday, Hong Kong’s market regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), warned the crypto exchange in a press release. The commission […]

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Hong Kong Shuts Down Massive Crypto Money Laundering Syndicate

Hong Kong has shut down a massive money laundering ring that relied on Tether for transferring funds

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Meitu Records $14.7M Gains From Ethereum, Loses $17.3M In Bitcoin

Hong Kong company Meitu in an announcement on July 6 released the returns on its crypto assets; Bitcoin and Ethereum. The announcement made references to previous announcements from the company. These announcements consisted of those made when the company purchased its digital assets.

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Sotheby’s to Accept Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) for 101-Carat Diamond Auction

Famous auction house Sotheby’s has revealed that it would accept crypto payments in Bitcoin or Ether for the sale of a 101. 38-carat diamond. The auction scheduled for July 9 in Hong Kong will represent a major milestone for crypto adoption.

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Cardano (ADA) keeps expanding, partners with crypto lending player Nexo

Global blockchain engineering company and the developer team behind the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), partnered up with a cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo. The post Cardano (ADA) keeps expanding, partners with crypto lending player Nexo appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Cardano (ADA) partners with crypto lending player Nexo

Global blockchain engineering company and the developer team behind the Cardano (ADA) blockchain, Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), partnered up with a cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo. The post Cardano (ADA) partners with crypto lending player Nexo appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Crypto custodian Hex Trust gets investment from Hong Kong government digital hub

Hex Trust, a crypto and blockchain asset custodian headquartered in Asia, has announced it has successfully secured investment from Cyberport, Hong Kong’s largest FinTech hub and innovative digital community, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

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Amber Group Announces New Amber App Referral Program

HONG KONG — Amber Group — (https://www. ambergroup. io/), the leading crypto trading and technology firm, announced new user perks and an enhanced referral program on its popular crypto finance mobile app – Amber App.

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Hong Kong Includes CBDCs in 5-Point Agenda for Fintech Development

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is pursuing a comprehensive fintech revamp for the city and its plans include central bank digital currencies (CBDC). However, easier access to crypto assets does not seem to be a part of the HKMA’s fintech agenda.

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Standard Chartered plans European crypto exchange after HSBC says 'no' to industry

A new joint venture with the owner of the first licensed Hong Kong exchange will focus on institutional clients in the U.K. and Europe.

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HK crypto exchange Coinsuper to partner with Rockefeller family corporation — RoseRock Capital Group (RRC)

CryptoNinjas » HK crypto exchange Coinsuper to partner with Rockefeller family corporation — RoseRock Capital Group (RRC) Hong Kong crypto exchange company Coinsuper and Rockefeller family corporation — RoseRock Capital Group (RRC) have announced strategic cooperation to integrate resources in their respective fields.

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