Hong Kong
Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
A regulatory review earlier this year found weaknesses in some exchanges’ cyber defenses, prompting the SFC to set new custody standards for licensed platforms.
Hong Kong’s IVD Medical Adds $19M Ether to Its Treasury
IVD Medical’s ETH buy will serve as both the backbone of its ivd.xyz tokenization platform and a yield-generating treasury asset, powering settlements, stablecoin backing, and staking strategies.
Animoca Brands and Standard Chartered Establish Stablecoin Issuer in Hong Kong
The joint venture, known as Anchorpoint, also includes Hong Kong Telecom and aims to build a business model for the issuance of licensed stablecoins.
Hong Kong's Stablecoin Rules Kick In as It Looks to Establish Its Crypto Credentials
The new rules meal that stablecoin issuers will need to apply for a license in the region.
Asia Morning Briefing: SEC's In-Kind BTC, ETH ETF Redemption Shift Happened Years Ago in Hong Kong
Regulators in Hong Kong were open to in-kind redemptions for the city's crypto ETFs since day one.
Hong Kong Releases Guidance on Strict Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority encouraged firms that are fully prepared to apply for a stablecoin license to do so by the end of September.
Crypto Exchange OSL Group Raises $300M Ahead of Hong Kong's Stablecoin Regulation Plan
OSL also plans to use the capital to support acquisition plans and bolster its balance sheet
Asia Morning Briefing: Animoca Exec Says U.S. Heat Is Pushing China's Stablecoin Agenda
Beijing once warned of stablecoin risks. Now it’s turning to them to help stem the growth of U.S. dollar-pegged tokens in Asia.
China Merchants Bank’s Brokerage Arm Secures Hong Kong Virtual Assets License: Report
CMBI is the first Mainland China broker to get a virtual assets license from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission.
Over 40 Firms Prepping for Hong Kong Stablecoin License Applications: Report
The number of approved applications is expected to be small, according to reports from China media.
