Hong Kong
Hong Kong-Based Crypto Unicorn Amber Group Reportedly Eyeing US Listing
Crypto financial services firm Amber Group is weighing a direct listing with the U.S as the “likely destination.” The company attained unicorn status in June following a $100 million funding round that gave it a valuation of $1 billion.
Bitcoin Price Plunges, Metaverse Actions Heats Up in China
Bitcoin takes a plunge. A regulator says crypto crackdown is needed in Hong Kong. Metaverse action heats up in China. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Hong Kong SFC Should Regulate Crypto, Says Official: Report
The city’s government is expected to propose a bill that would require virtual asset services providers to apply for licenses.
Red Date, MetaverseSociety Partner to Launch BSN Portal in S. Korea
The portal will be the Blockchain Services Network’s third in the APAC region.
The9 Launches NFT Platform, Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong Issues Crypto Warning
China’s The9 launches NFT platform, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issues crypto warning, and an Indian teen makes thousands from selling NFT art. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
China’s 9F to Become Crypto Brokerage After State Cracks Down on P2P Lending
The financial technology firm had to abandon its biggest revenue stream because China wanted to eradicate the industry.
Korea’s Love for Crypto Continues, Crypto Exchange Bilaxy Hacked
Data shows Korean love of crypto remains strong, despite new regulations. China banks release data on e-CNY progress. Hong Kong-based Bilaxy crypto exchange suffers US$21 million hack. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes
Asia’s first football NFTs come to Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based vegetarian food concept offers crypto mooncakes, and Vogue Singapore launches an NFT cover. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
BIS and Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Experiment With Tokenized Green Bonds
The tokenized green bonds are the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub's first green finance project.
'Block Kong': Dim Sum in a Crypto Hub
A global center for finance, Hong Kong is an often overlooked hub for the blockchain industry, as documented in "Block Kong."
