Hong Kong
Hong Kong Blockchain VC Hires Former NEO Exec to Launch Shanghai Office
Former NEO general manager Zhao Chen joins Hong Kong-based venture capital firm CMCC Global to lead blockchain equity investments in mainland China at a new Shanghai office.
UN to Use Blockchain to Tackle Exploitation of Migrant Workers in Hong Kong
The new initiative will help ensure migrant workers aren’t charged unethical fees.
Global Protests Reveal Bitcoin's Limitations
Protesters across the globe are testing out bitcoin and other decentralized technologies – then promptly discovering their limitations.
Tencent to Build Virtual Bank After Hong Kong Regulator Approves License
Tencent received the green light from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission to build a blockchain-based virtual bank.
Hong Kong Regulator to Treat Some Crypto Exchanges Like Brokers
The Securities and Futures Commission will license crypto trading platforms like traditional brokers if they offer security tokens.
North Korea Set Up a Blockchain Firm to Launder Crypto to Cash: UN
North Korea set up a Hong Kong blockchain firm in a bid to to launder stolen cryptocurrency and avoid sanctions, the UN has reportedly said.
Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims
LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption.
Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Issues Rules on Funds Investing in Crypto
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulations for fund managers investing in "virtual assets."
Huobi Plans Backdoor IPO Attempt in Hong Kong, Document Suggests
Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi appears to be inching towards a reverse initial public offering, according to a filing with Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.
