Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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)

Policy

Jack Ma's Ant International Seeks Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore: Bloomberg

Hong Kong has been establishing a stablecoin regime since 2023, with the legislation expected to go into effect in August

Ant Group and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma (CoinDesk Archives)

Policy

Hong Kong Set to Allow Crypto Derivatives Trading

Crypto derivatives are a much larger market than spot trading.

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Markets

Vaulta, Fosun Team Up to Power Blockchain Infrastructure in Hong Kong

The partnership centers around FinChain, a virtual asset business launched by Fosun Wealth Holdings.

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