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Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto around the globe as regulators including Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to crack down on crypto. Plus, the latest on Blockchain Week in Manila. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
FTX Sues Former Employees of Hong Kong Affiliate, Seeks $157 Million
In the run-up to FTX's bankruptcy filing, known as the Preference Period, the defendants received the benefit of withdrawals that constitute preferential transfers, the filing said.
Road Ahead for Crypto Adoption in Asia
CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses a high-level overview on the state of crypto adoption in Asia, after returning from a whirlwind trip overseas. Parker shares insights into the sentiment towards NFTs, Web3 gaming, and the nuances of Hong Kong's approach to the digital asset market.
JPEX Drama Shows Need for Crypto Regime, Hong Kong Leader Says
The territory’s leader urged investors to use licensed platforms and promised more education about crypto risks.
Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe
SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.
Hong Kong-Israel CBDC Project Examines Security, Privacy, Accessibility
Project Sela claims to settle directly on central bank balance sheets without compromising people's data
SEBA Bank's APAC CEO on Receiving In-Principle Approval for Hong Kong Crypto Services
Amy Yu, the CEO of SEBA Bank's APAC division, discusses the crypto bank based in Switzerland winning approval-in-principle (AIP) from Hong Kong's regulators for its regional subsidiary. Yu highlights the bank's expertise in serving crypto-native clients and the "explosive" inbound pipeline.
Crypto Bank SEBA Granted In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
SEBA, a crypto bank based in Switzerland, said it won approval-in-principle (AIP) from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for its regional subsidiary as it looks to extend its international presence. APAC CEO of SEBA Bank Amy Yu discusses the move, sharing insights into Hong Kong's crypto ecosystem and its role in the global digital assets scene.
HashKey Capital's $100M Digital Asset Fund to Invest Significantly in Altcoins: Reuters
Less than half of the fund's investments will be in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the two largest cryptocurrencies, with the aim of diversifying allocations to smaller cap assets.
Hong Kong Grants Crypto Bank Seba In-Principle Approval
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Seba an approval-in-principle (AIP) for the Switzerland-based crypto bank to operate in the region. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto adoption in Asia.
