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Regulation
Hong Kong regulator blocks crypto websites over illegal token offerings and false claims
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has restricted access to two cryptocurrency websites, according to a Dec. 6 notice.…
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Hong Kong regulator considers allowing ICOs to bolster economic revival
Hong Kong, a city renowned for its dynamic financial landscape, may be toying with groundbreaking changes in its digital asset…
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Hong Kong to retain grace period for crypto firms despite recent scandals
Hong Kong’s financial regulators have decided to retain the grace period for crypto firms despite the city grappling with major…
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Bitget subsidiary BitgetX closes operations, opts out of Hong Kong crypto market
Bitget’s Hong Kong division, BitgetX, has decided not to apply for a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) license in Hong…
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Bitcoin
Hong Kong pushes for Bitcoin, but a concern arises
Journalist Posted: November 13, 2023 Hong Kong lawmakers have become interested in Bitcoin of late. The king coin’s 2024 halving…
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Regulation
New CBDC Pilot Goes Into Second Phase in Hong Kong As Government Explores Tokenization and Programmability
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is entering the second phase of its e-HKD (e-Hong Kong dollar) pilot program, testing…
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Analysis
Crypto Exchange Associated With Binance Seeking License in Hong Kong: Report
A digital asset exchange platform with ties to crypto titan Binance has reportedly announced its intention to apply for a…
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Regulation
Binance reportedly eyeing foot in Hong Kong through shared resources with HKVAEX
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is reportedly backing HKVAEX, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading platform, to secure…
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Scams
Hong Kong to crack down on crypto money launderers in the aftermath of $193M JPEX scandal
Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department is looking to tighten regulatory measures to address the money-laundering risks associated with cash-for-crypto…
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Blockchain
Five teams receive awards at Singapore GAS Station, the final stop ahead of the grand finale in Hong Kong
Five teams walked away with prizes from the Neo APAC GAS Station that took place on Sep. 9 and 10…
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