Hong Kong
BC Technology Denies Report of $128M Crypto Exchange Sale
Firm calls report by Bloomberg “factually inaccurate and highly misleading.”
Hong Kong-Based Crypto Exchange OSL's Owner Weighing Sale at $128M Valuation: Bloomberg
BC Technology may elect to sell parts of OSL's business rather than the whole entity, according to the report, citing people familiar with the matter.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform
HKEX says the system, used by traders in Hong Kong to buy stocks in China, will speed up settlement and provide greater transparency.
CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies
The lead investor in the fund was B1, which committed $50 million, alongside Richard Li’s Pacific Century Group, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss’ firm and Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu.
Chainalysis: Hong Kong and China’s OTC Markets Remain Active Despite Crypto Winter
East Asia represents almost 8.8% of all transactions globally, a report from the research firm says.
Taiwan Tightens Crypto Governance; El Salvador Stockpiles Bitcoin
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto regulation in Asia as Taiwan issues guidelines for crypto exchanges and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to disclose crypto license applicant following the controversy around crypto platform JPEX. Plus, the latest on El Salvador's bitcoin experiment. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
JPEX Crypto Exchange Probe Sees 4 More Arrests: SCMP
Hong Kong and Macau authorities say they've detained people closely linked to the scandal, bringing total arrests to 18.
Japan's Stablecoin Plans; Hong Kong's Crypto Stance
Japan is looking into launching its first stablecoins, while some market watchers are getting concerned that Hong Kong is getting cold feet over its friendliness toward crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest developments for Asia's digital asset scene.
Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting; How Much Bitcoin Has Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Purchased?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including MicroStrategy's latest regulatory filing outlining recent bitcoin (BTC) purchases. TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted. Mixin Network has been hacked for nearly $200 million. Plus, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) plans to publish a list of crypto exchange license applicants.
Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand
