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UBS Group’s Wealthy Clients Can Now Trade Some Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong: Bloomberg
The news comes a day after HSBC, one of the world's largest banks, said it plans to start a digital-assets custody service for institutional clients.
Hong Kong Now Considering Spot Crypto ETFs for Retail Investors: Bloomberg
The move comes a month after authorities in the City updated financial regulations to allow for retail investors to buy spot crypto ETFs.
Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand
Hong Kong Police Announce 6 Arrests in JPEX Probe
SCMP reported that Hong Kong police had received 83 complaints about the platform, which was operating without a license.
Hong Kong Regulator Says DeFi Projects Could Face Regulatory Requirements
The SFC's comments come just after the United States and France published reports on regulating DeFi.
American CryptoFed DAO Withdraws Locke, Ducat Token Registration Request
CryptoFed said the tokens are “not securities.”
Japan's FSA Says XRP Not a Security: Report
The regulator's stance contrasts with that of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hong Kong's First Regulator-Approved Bitcoin Fund Targets $100M Raise
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved a bitcoin index fund from Arrano Capital, one aimed solely at institutional investors.
Global Crypto Framework Needed to Stop 'Regulatory Arbitrage,' Watchdog Warns
Hong Kong’s securities regulator says the world needs a united response to stablecoins like Libra to avoid firms setting up in laxer jurisdictions.
Hong Kong Orders Exchanges to Delist Securities Tokens
Hong Kong's securities watchdog has moved up regulatory actions against cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offering organizers.
