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Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

2023년 6월 20일

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients, according to a report from the Financial Times. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of crypto in the city.

2023년 6월 15일

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.

2023년 6월 2일

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.

2023년 6월 2일

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will begin accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses on June 1. InvestHK head of financial services and fintech King Leung outlines the recent updates to Hong Kong’s crypto regulations, noting exchanges that have not been operating in Hong Kong prior to June 1, 2023, will now “have to apply for a license” in order to legally operate.

2023년 6월 1일

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will begin accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses on June 1, according to an earlier announcement. King Leung, Head of Financial Services and Fintech at InvestHK, joins "First Mover" to break down the state of crypto adoption and regulation in Hong Kong.

2023년 6월 1일

After FTX, we saw "an all-time high in our trade volumes, as well as new registered users," said Gracy Chen, Managing Director for Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange Bitget. Plus, Chen discusses the exchange's license application in Hong Kong.

2023년 3월 30일

Trading volumes for XRP spiked to billions of dollars on UpBit, Bithumb and Korbit, three of Korea’s top exchanges by volume, on the back of the token's 26% rise in the past week. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker explains the driving force behind the surge. Plus, new insights on the potential crypto regulatory framework happening in Hong Kong.

2023년 3월 30일

Host Joel Flynn discusses Hong Kong's ambitions in crypto as the city opens up to the industry. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

2023년 3월 23일

Huobi is planning to apply for a crypto exchange license in Hong Kong called the "Virtual Asset Service Provider license," as the city warms up to crypto. Huobi Global Advisor and TRON Founder, Huobi Global Advisor, and Ambassador of Grenada to the WTO Justin Sun shares his outlook, saying "Hong Kong is very bullish [and] the most important driving force is from mainland China."

2023년 3월 1일