Hong Kong
Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps
We see a 98% chance of approval in the next couple of weeks and the high likelihood of a Bitcoin rally to follow.
Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) are also planning a sandbox to provide guidance on compliance.
Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF.
How Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan Are Approaching Crypto Regulation
Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are known for having better legal clarity around digital assets compared to the U.S., but these jurisdictions also have some of the toughest rules in the world. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker shares her expert analysis, after returning on a recent trip from Asia.
Julia Leung: Positioning Hong Kong as a Crypto Hub
A former journalist, Leung is the world’s most powerful female financial regulator in an increasingly important center for crypto.
Hong Kong Securities Trade Group Proposes Initial Coin Offering Portal
Hong Kong was once a hub for ICOs until regulators cracked down. But times have changed.
Hong Kong Chief Says Regulators May Get Powers to Crack Down on Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges: Report
The Securities and Futures Commission said it does not have the power to close unlicensed crypto exchanges.
Hong Kong Investment Firm Victory Securities Obtains Retail Crypto Trading License
The publicly traded company joins crypto-native firms HashKey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities with a license.
The Creator Economy, AI and Future of Web3
Host Megha Chaddah dives into the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city continues its effort to keep a check on bad actors. Plus, a conversation with Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu on non-fungible tokens (NFT), crypto regulation and the future of Web3. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Hong Kong Gaming Company Boyaa Interactive Seeks Approval to Buy $100M in Crypto to Boost Web3 Strategy
The company's plan highlights Hong Kong's rising profile as a digital asset hub.
