2023-10-5 23:21 |
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission is collaborating with the police to form a specialized task force aimed at combating illegal activities on cryptocurrency trading platforms. origin »
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On the afternoon of 26 November 2025, a level-five fire broke out at Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, causing significant casualties and property damage. The disaster has deeply affected people across Hong Kong and the global Chinese community, prompting rapid mobilization from all sectors to support affected residents through donations, The post AB Charity Foundation Donates HKD 10 Million in Partnership with the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China to Uphold the “Lion Rock Spirit” appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2025-11-29 16:38 | |
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Hong Kong’s top market regulator wants to allow licensed crypto platforms to tap into global order books to spur market activity, which has been relatively muted compared to more active hubs like the United States in recent years. Hong Kong…
2025-11-4 12:21 | |
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Key Takeaways Why is Hong Kong hesitant about DATs? The regulator warned that retail traders may not fully grasp the risks tied to DAT valuations. What’s next for the DATs segment? It remainThe post Hong Kong's SFC blocks 5 Digital Asset Treasury listings - Report appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2025-10-30 14:00 | |
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Hong Kong authorities have concluded the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program, with the central bank digital currency launch mostly aimed at institutional clients. According to a report by local media, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has completed the…
2025-10-28 12:24 | |
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Hong Kong-listed China Financial Leasing Group has announced plans to raise $11.1 million to build a cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) investment platform. The decision, which drove the company’s shares up by 25% on Monday, underscores Hong Kong’s evolving role as a regulated hub for digital assets and fintech innovation. The company’s fundraising move aligns […]
2025-10-7 12:17 | |
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Eric Trump’s bold $1M Bitcoin call in Hong Kong comes as traders brace for a Treasury-driven September dip and recovery cycle. The post Eric Trump Makes $1 Million Bitcoin Call in Hong Kong | US Crypto News appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2025-8-29 17:16 | |
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Flock.io AI Hong Kong
2025-8-25 15:29 | |
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CMB International now offers 24/7 regulated crypto trading in Hong Kong for Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and Tether ($USDT) while bridging TradFi and DeFi.
2025-8-19 04:00 | |
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As global crypto frameworks continue to take shape, Hong Kong may serve as a model for jurisdictions that want to attract business and investment.
2025-8-5 15:06 | |
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Hong Kong has entered a new phase in digital finance with the introduction of its Stablecoin Ordinance on August 1, a move designed to establish the city as a key crypto hub in Asia. The law requires companies issuing stablecoins to obtain licences from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which has set out detailed […]
2025-8-1 14:42 | |
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The regulatory watchdog in charge of the framework will employ a thorough, exclusive vetting process for potential issuers. According to local reports on July 20, the incoming stablecoin licensing regime under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will not be…
2025-7-21 10:32 | |
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Hong Kong to start issuing first stablecoin licenses within months, with companies like Ant Group and JD.com already in line. In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po revealed that regulators have received “a…
2025-6-23 13:08 | |
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With stablecoins gaining traction worldwide, Hong Kong is pushing forward with its licensing framework in a bid to position itself as a global leader in the thriving sector. According to Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Hong Kong is speeding up plans…
2025-6-16 10:06 | |
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Hong Kong Customs is partnering with the University of Hong Kong to develop a new tool for tracing cryptocurrency transactions, aiming to combat rising virtual asset-related money laundering activity.
2025-6-13 18:17 | |
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Hong Kong’s financial regulators move to expand the city’s digital asset scene with fresh trading options for qualified investors. The secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, has reportedly announced regulatory plans by the…
2025-6-6 13:51 | |
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator will soon require stablecoin issuers to meet robust risk management and compliance standards under the new law. Hong Kong just hit the gas on stablecoin regulation, passing a bill that makes licensing mandatory for anyone issuing…
2025-5-21 14:03 | |
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At this week’s series of Web3 events in Hong Kong, industry leaders are highlighting real world asset (RWA) tokenization as a pivotal evolution in blockchain’s journey toward mainstream adoption.
2025-4-8 02:49 | |
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Hong Kong will prioritize tokenization and stablecoins in boosting the country’s web3 ecosystem, says Financial Services Secretary, Christopher Hui. According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu considers…
2025-2-19 13:24 | |
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Hong Kong might soon approve new cryptocurrency products
2025-2-20 11:40 | |
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The Hong Kong government has responded to inquiries regarding the use of cryptocurrencies as proof of wealth for its immigration scheme, offering a nuanced response that leaves the door open for digital assets to play a role in attracting global talent and capital.
2025-2-17 13:29 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…
2025-1-28 16:15 | |
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Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process. According to Chinese media outlet SINA Finance, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and…
2025-1-22 11:33 | |
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A venture capitalist who was one of the first investors in Solana says building liquidity is now key to Hong Kong’s development as a crypto hub.
2025-1-4 20:09 | |
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Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact…
2024-12-30 16:48 | |
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Hong Kong is solidifying its position as a global digital asset hub by granting licenses to four new cryptocurrency exchanges. Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology are the latest platforms to receive regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), bringing the total number of licensed […]
2024-12-19 00:34 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms. The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions…
2024-12-18 19:05 | |
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"Hong Kong’s ‘one country, two systems’ framework lets it explore digital asset innovation more freely," Ivan Ivanov told Cointelegraph.
2024-12-15 18:58 | |
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Monthly trading volume in November for three Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs surged to $154 million in November, setting a new record-high on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. According to data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the total monthly…
2024-12-2 13:54 | |
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Retail users in Hong Kong can now buy Ether and Bitcoin through Hong Kong’s largest virtual bank. They need an account and to undergo a risk assessment.
2024-11-25 09:12 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto…
2024-11-16 16:36 | |
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Hong Kong regulators are considering an extension on tax breaks to include digital assets like crypto and the use of artificial intelligence-technology in finance sectors. According to an Oct. 28 Bloomberg report, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the…
2024-10-28 10:30 | |
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A total of 27 people between the ages of 21 and 34 were taken into custody suspected of conspiracy to defraud following a raid on a Hong Kong office.
2024-10-18 12:57 | |
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective.
2024-9-24 23:02 | |
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Previously, Hong Kong crypto buyers worth less than $1 million only had Bitcoin and Ether to choose from.
2024-8-29 23:09 | |
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In recent times, Hong Kong has been continuously making it to the headlines in the crypto space for several reasons. One of the reasons as of today is that Futu Securities International, the largest online broker in Hong Kong introduced retail cryptocurrency–Bitcoin and Ethereum–trading to its platform.
2024-8-2 06:30 | |
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Hong Kong has issued a warning about an unregulated crypto exchange named “Kucoin,” which reportedly demands payments to recover money from frozen accounts. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to an allegedly fraudulent activity conducted via…
2024-6-8 17:54 | |
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Authorities in Hong Kong have flagged a surge in counterfeit banknotes brought into circulation via cryptocurrency scams. According to a local report, the Hong Kong police seized 3,396 fake notes between January and April 2024. The counterfeits amounted to a…
2024-6-3 14:36 | |
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Hong Kong police officially disclose how much cryptocurrency fraud there was between 2022 and 2023. How bad was it? Hint: It got worse.
2024-6-1 17:43 | |
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Hong Kong is set to start another trial with retail e-HKD, this time for pricing and distributing mortgages. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to initiate another round of testing of its digital currency dubbed e-HKD, the…
2024-5-28 14:29 | |
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OKX announced the withdrawal of its VASP license application in Hong Kong, ceasing centralized trading services by May 31. The post OKX to end trading services in Hong Kong, abandons VASP license bid appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-5-26 18:22 | |
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The exchange's action follows that of Huobi Hong Kong and several other applicants earlier this month.
2024-5-26 15:42 | |
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Alchemy Pay and Victory Securities are now offering Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong, aiming to merge traditional finance with the crypto market. Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong had a net inflow of 60.
2024-5-16 20:04 | |
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Hong Kong father and son surrender in crypto investor abduction, exposing the city’s violent crime wave and a $1.9 million financial dispute. A Hong Kong businessman and his son surrendered to police due to their involvement in the kidnapping of…
2024-5-10 10:58 | |
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Harvest Global Investments, a Chinese fund house and one of the issuers of Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has confirmed plans to potentially open these funds to mainland Chinese investors through the Hong Kong Stock Connect.
2024-5-10 09:00 | |
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Hong Kong already has a clear definition of Ethereum and it is not a security, said OSL Digital Securities head Wayne Huang.
2024-4-30 05:53 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has called to establish independent self-regulatory organizations (SRO) dedicated to overseeing the digital assets sector. The initiative comes in response to the rapid growth and increasing complexity of the industry.
2024-4-23 22:09 | |
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Hong Kong's hotly anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to launch by end of April, potentially yielding up to $25 billion in capital inflows according to industry analysts.
2024-4-18 17:48 | |
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Analysts express caution as Hong Kong prepares for Bitcoin ETFs, noting market limitations and limited impact expectations. The post Bitcoin spot ETFs ready for Hong Kong debut with restrained expectations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-4-17 05:28 | |
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Hong Kong further solidified its status as a crypto hub, with several issuers reporting approval of their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) applications on April 15. However, Hong Kong’s foremost financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has yet to release an official statement on this development.
2024-4-15 12:30 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong's markets regulator, has not made an official announcement.
2024-4-15 10:54 | |
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The Hong Kong Police have initiated an inquiry into Hounax, a cryptocurrency trading platform, following numerous complaints totaling $15. 4 million in reported scams, the South China Morning Post reported on Nov.
The recent JPEX scandal has scarred the reputation of Hong Kong’s crypto industry, raising questions about the future of web3 and digital assets in the region. However, a speech by the region’s Financial Services and Treasury Secretary, Christopher Hui, at the ongoing Hong Kong Fintech week put minds at ease. Hui declared that the $165 […]
The attitude of Hong Kong residents towards cryptocurrency has sharply worsened after the scandal with the JPEX cryptocurrency exchange. A survey from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology School examined the impact of the JPEX scandal on public…
Several JPEX users claim they cannot withdraw funds after the passage of a recent DAO dividend payout plan. The post JPEX Locks Customer Funds After Dividend Proposal: Report appeared first on BeInCrypto.
JPEX exchange to become a DAO, turning user assets into dividends with a two-year lockup
The joint group was established in light of the ongoing crypto scandal in Hong Kong involving the JPEX crypto exchange.
JPEX has begun to restrict withdrawals by converting user balances to a non-withdrawable cryptocurrency, according to reporting from The South China Morning Post on Oct. 4. The publication referenced statements from an unidentified user who claimed that her Tether (USDT) holdings along with those of others had been converted into JPC, JPEX’s own token, rendering them unable […] The post JPEX converts user stablecoins to native token without notice: Report appeared first on CryptoSlate.