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SFC aims to offer clarity and investor protection in tokenized securities activities
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the independent statutory body tasked with regulating the securities and futures…
Visa wraps up Hong Kong CBDC trial with HSBC and Hang Seng Bank
Visa has successfully concluded its participation in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) pilot program for a central…
Hong Kong Monetary Authority concludes first CBDC trial
The initial phase of Hong Kong’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has concluded, showcasing potential advancements in…
Hong Kong regulator updates crypto policies for intermediaries
In an Oct. 20 post, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong shared updated guidelines that…
OSL owner denies reports of selling crypto business in Hong Kong
BC Technology says statements in Bloomberg’s article are ‘factually inaccurate and highly misleading.’ Hong Kong’s BC Technology Group…
HKVAC’s global cryptocurrency index welcomes Hedera, Maker, and Quant
The latest virtual asset index has been unveiled by the Hong Kong Virtual Assets Consortium, a rating agency…
Hong Kong’s regulatory approach criticized as “licensed to be killed”
The Vice-President of HKUST criticizes Hong Kong’s current virtual asset licensing system as “Licensed to Be Killed,” advocating…
Hong Kong police warn of Binance impersonation scam
Hong Kong police have cautioned residents about scammers posing as Binance and sending phishing texts. Over the past…
Hong Kong official states retail stablecoins trading not yet allowed
Hong Kong official reinforces that retail investors cannot trade stablecoins until they are regulated, likely in 2024.
Former BitMEX CEO says Bitcoin will rally to $750,000 by 2026
BitMEX co-founder and former CEO Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin (BTC) could reach at least $750,000 by 2026