Hong Kong


Policy

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.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

Markets

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's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Policy

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.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

Finance

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

Hong Kong (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)

Markets

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.

Evan Auyang, president of Animoca Brands, speaks in an interview at the company's new Web3 workspace in Hong Kong (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Policy

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.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

Policy

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.

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Markets

Eric Trump to Headline BTC Asia in August

Trump previously spoke at CoinDesk's Consensus conference in Toronto

Eric Trump, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, American Bitcoin speaks at Consensus 2025. (CoinDesk)

Policy

Hong Kong Sets Out Plan to Regulate Crypto, Encourage Tokenization

In its second policy statement on the subject, the government said it intends to take further steps to regulate digital asset service providers, exchanges and stablecoins.

Hong Kong harbor during a sunrise (Manson Yim/Unsplash)

Finance

Hong Kong Family Office VMS to Allocate Up to $10M to First Crypto Play: Bloomberg

VMS is looking to diversify its investment strategy, which has largely been focused on private equity.

Hong Kong city view. (Andrew Jephson / Unsplash)