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Interactive Brokers Launches Crypto Trading For Professional Investors in Hong Kong
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has begun offering bitcoin and ethereum trading to professional investors in Hong Kong in partnership with crypto exchange OSL Digital Securities. "The Hash" panel discusses in the context of Hong Kong's crypto policy outlook and its ambition to reclaim its status as Asia's crypto hub.
US and Asia’s Approach to Crypto
While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.
Bitzlato Founder Arrested, US Department of Justice Says
The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have targeted Bitzlato Limited, a Hong Kong-registered cryptocurrency exchange, with accusations of money laundering. According to the Department of Justice, Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in Miami and is slated to be arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Wednesday afternoon.
Blockchain Education in Hong Kong Universities
Host Joel Flynn discusses Hong Kong universities leading the way on developing talent for the future of Web3. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Innovation vs Regulation
Could Hong Kong and Singapore rival the U.S. together? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
AAX Likely Moving Toward Legal Procedure, Former Exec Predicts
Hong-Kong based crypto exchange AAX closed out its derivatives position. The company said in a statement on Nov. 19 that the firm "has a chance ... of resuming normal operations." Former AAX VP and Head of Research Ben Caselin says "that's definitely not my sentiment observation," adding the exchange is likely moving to a legal procedure.
Shuttered AAX Closing Out Derivatives as it Hopes to Reopen
Hong Kong-based exchange AAX will close out derivatives positions as it attempts to return to normal following a hack. Two days after FTX filed for bankruptcy, AAX suspended withdrawals saying they did so to avoid fraud and exploitation after a maintenance partner failed. Former AAX VP and Head of Research Ben Caselin breaks his silence.
FTX Fallout: Bitcoin Miners’ Balance Slides; Paxos Ordered to Freeze $19M in Crypto
Bitcoin (BTC) miners or entities generating the cryptocurrency seem to be running down their coin stash amid the FTX-induced market panic. U.S. federal authorities have ordered cryptocurrency issuer Paxos to freeze $19 million worth of crypto tied to the bankrupt FTX exchange. Hong Kong-based digital asset platform Hbit Limited is unable to withdraw $18.1 million worth of cryptocurrencies deposited in the now-bankrupt FTX.
FTX Japan Ordered by Regulator to Pause Operations Following Withdrawal Halt
Japan's Financial Services Agency has ordered the local unit of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX to suspend operation amid its liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the details and the implications for FTX in Asia. Why did FTX leave Hong Kong and what is the country's state of crypto regulation now?
Singapore vs Hong Kong
Who will win in Asia’s crypto showdown? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
