Hong Kong

Hong Kong-Based About Capital to Acquire Crypto Exchange Huobi Global, Justin Sun and 4 Others Named Global Advisors
Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, said late Friday that it has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management's M&A fund. "The Hash" team discusses the potential motivations behind the acquisition and the possible outcomes.

Landmark International CBDC Test Deemed Success, BIS Says
Over $22 million in foreign exchange was aided via the pilot involving China, Thailand and Hong Kong, the Bank for international Settlements said

Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: City University of Hong Kong
Host of the Fintech Olympiad for four years, the No. 17-ranked university is a proponent of blockchain technology uses in the Great Bay Area. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of Hong Kong
The blockchain research and courses land the city’s go-to incubator for the next generation of financial talent at spot No. 11. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CoinDesk’s No. 1 school in 2022 started the first blockchain degree program in one of the top financial centers of the world.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Begin CBDC Trials in Q4: Report
The city's de facto central bank will look at use cases and design issues related to a digital currency.

Hong Kong's HashKey Receives Approval to Manage 100% Crypto Portfolio
The crypto funds can manage a portfolio of 100% virtual assets, joining the first batch of Hong Kong’s few licensed virtual asset managers.

China’s State-Backed Open-Source Blockchain Enlists Hong Kong's HSBC, Emperor Group
The project is encouraging the use of blockchain technology without the use of cryptocurrencies.

Crypto Exchange Gemini Now Offers Staking Rewards
Crypto exchange Gemini will offer support for clients throughout the U.S., Singapore and Hong Kong to earn and store staking rewards in their accounts. Gemini Vice President of Product Layla Amjadi discusses how the service could help increase user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.

Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License
The parent company is expanding globally.

