Hong Kong’s leading financial institution, HSBC, has made a significant move by allowing its customers to trade Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development marks a notable shift in the stance of traditional banks…
As Hong Kong continues its efforts to become a leading global hub for virtual asset services, regulators have acknowledged that crypto trading plays a crucial role. Opportunities in the space are being debated…
Investors in Hong Kong and the United States could expect new stablecoin regulations in 2024. Regulatory clarity for the stablecoin market is set to be unveiled by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)…
Touting its progressive stance on cryptocurrencies, a Hong Kong legislator has invited Coinbase and other crypto exchanges to establish operations in the region. Legislative Council member Johnny Ng took to Twitter to express support…
The central banks of Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates have announced plans to strengthen their financial cooperation—and work together on regulating virtual assets. A bilateral meeting was held in Abu Dhabi,…
Crypto-friendly Hong Kong is still gung-ho about giving its citizens access to crypto trading despite other jurisdictions “taking a step back,” claims the chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK). Speaking…
China’s anti-crypto position remains steadfast, despite increased adoption in Hong Kong. CPIC Investment Management CEO Chenggang Zhou claims Hong Kong’s growing embrace of cryptocurrencies doesn’t signify a shift in mainland China’s stance on…
WOW (World of Web3) Summit Hong Kong 2023, held at Asia World-Expo on March 29-30, 2023, was a roaring success. It was the first and the largest Web3-focused event in the APAC region…
The Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly set to release cryptocurrency exchange licensing guidelines next month. The plans were reported by Bloomberg on April 27, which cited comments from the SFC’s…
Government officials have confirmed the city’s crypto commitments at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival this week as it aims to become a fully regulated crypto hub attracting investment and Web3 startups. On April 12,…
The subsidiaries of some of the largest Chinese banking institutions, including the Bank of Communications, the Bank of China, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have reportedly either started offering their services to cryptocurrency…