Hong Kong
Hong Kong regulator approves first crypto company license since June
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted Victory Fintech a license.
Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says
Hong Kong will begin issuing a small number of stablecoin licenses to companies with credible business models and strong compliance, Paul Chan Mo-po said.
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission will publish a "high-level framework" allowing perpetual contracts, SFC CEO Julia Leung said.
Hong Kong will start granting stablecoin issuer licenses in March: Reuters
Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), said only a very few stablecoin licenses would be issued initially.
Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets.
Animoca’s Yat Siu says crypto’s Trump moment is over
With the political hype fading, Siu argues crypto’s next phase will be shaped less by personalities and more by infrastructure, regulation and who actually uses the technology.
Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February
CoinDesk and the Solana Foundation said the developer event will kick off Consensus Hong Kong on Feb. 11, setting the tone for a week focused on builders, capital, and policymakers.
Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.
HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round
The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.
Hong Kong proposes new rules to tap insurance capital into cryptocurrencies
Public consultation on the proposal will occur from February to April, with legislative submissions expected later in the year.
