15 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2026

Hong Kong’s Victory Securities to Offer Digital Asset Services in Retail Markets

Hong Kong’s investment management firm, Victory Securities has obtained approval to offer digital asset services to retail clients expanding the country’s number of cryptocurrency licences. In a Nov 24 press release, the company made the announcement that it obtained a license...

, by David Pokima

Today in Crypto: Binance Shows Greater Net Flows Resilience, Capital is Flowing Out of US into Asia, OKX Applies for Hong Kong VATP License

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Market news Contrasting with the crisis experienced by exchanges like FTX, Binance has demonstrated greater resilience in its...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Binance US Guilty Plea May Raise Complications for Hong Kong Affiliate’s Crypto License Application- Here’s What You Need to Know

According to several industry experts, Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), pleading guilty to US anti-money laundering laws could pose challenges to the cryptocurrency exchange's ambitions in Hong Kong. On November 21, Changpeng Zhao stepped down as CEO of Binance and pleaded...

, by Hassan Shittu

Digital Hong Kong Dollar Pilot Plan to Enter Second Phase Next Year

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is set to initiate the second phase of its digital Hong Kong Dollar project next year, focusing on the exploration of innovative applications and reinforcing collaborations across the financial industry. During the Fintech Foresight Seminar held by...

, by Hongji Feng

China Asset Management Signs MoU with Hashkey Exchange to Promote Web3 in Hong Kong

China Asset Management's Hong Kong branch has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hashkey exchange and HamsaTech Hong Kong. The collaboration aims to jointly foster and develop Web 3.0 initiatives within the asset management sector in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Looks to Seize...

, by Jai Pratap

Futu Holdings Subsidiary PantherTrade Seeks Crypto Trading Platform License in Hong Kong

So far six companies, including Panthertrade (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Futu Holdings (US: FUTU),have filed for a virtual asset trading platform license in Hong Kong. PantherTrade recently submitted its application, unveiling plans for a platform named "PantherTrade," according to...

, by Jai Pratap

BGX Invests $90 Million in BC Technology Group, Operator of Hong Kong’s OSL Exchange

BC Technology Group, the operator of Hong Kong's publicly listed cryptocurrency exchange OSL, has secured a significant investment from BitgetX (BGX), the Hong Kong division of the cryptocurrency services provider Bitget, although it is still pending shareholder approval. On November 14, BC...

, by Hassan Shittu

Hong Kong-Listed Boyaa Interactive Seeks Shareholder Approval for $100 Million Crypto Investment

Hong Kong-based E-gaming giant Boyaa Interactive International Limited is seeking shareholder’s approval for purchasing $100 million worth of crypto in the next 12 months. According to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the board of directors of Boyaa Interactive, a...

, by Jai Pratap

Crypto Exchange Bitget to Cease Operations in Hong Kong – What’s Going On?

Digital asset exchange, Bitget has announced its planned exit from the Hong Kong market on December 13, 2023, citing certain business concerns. In a Nov 13 press release, the company revealed its plans to exit the Hong Kong market within a month as its local entity BitgetX.hk will close its...

, by David Pokima

Hong Kong Lawmaker Proposes Bitcoin in Investment Immigration Program

A Hong Kong lawmaker has proposed to incorporate Bitcoin trading into the city's licensed exchanges in the revived investment immigration program. The initiative signals a progressive shift in embracing cryptocurrencies within the sphere of high-stakes financial endeavors. Hong Kong...

, by Jai Pratap

UBS Allows Crypto ETF Trading for Select Hong Kong Clients

UBS Group AG has joined rivals such as HSBC Holdings Plc, in extending an invitation to select clients in Hong Kong to trade specific crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision aligns with Hong Kong's recent efforts to establish itself as a digital-asset hub, with the...

, by Jai Pratap

Taiwan Authorities Arrest Two Suspects in JPEX Scandal Amid Ongoing Investigation

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office has detained two individuals linked to JPEX, the cryptocurrency exchange, as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected fraud. The arrests come as a result of their alleged involvement in violations of relevant banking and anti-money laundering...

, by Jai Pratap

SEBA Bank’s Hong Kong Branch Secures Full License for Crypto Services from SFC

The Swiss crypto bank SEBA has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary SEBA Hong Kong has received a full license from the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). This regulatory approval enables the bank to engage in a wide range of financial activities, including the...

, by Hongji Feng

Hong Kong is Considering Allowing Spot Crypto ETFs, SFC Head Reveals

Hong Kong is considering allowing spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that directly invest in cryptocurrencies. Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), revealed that the option of granting retail investors access to spot crypto ETFs is under...

, by Jai Pratap

Tokenized Future: Hong Kong’s Regulatory Shifts Towards Digital Assets

Hong Kong is mapping out clear guidelines for tokenization and digital assets despite the recent regulatory action taken against crypto exchanges. The city aims to achieve a mix of innovation and consumer protection for both the developers and the users. This initiative, as part of a broader...

, by Hongji Feng

Hashkey Group to Issue Stablecoin In Partnership With Yuanbi Technology and Zhongan Bank

At the KUN & Hashkey Exchange strategic cooperation signing ceremony held earlier today, Dr. Xiao Feng, the founder of Hashkey Group, announced plans to issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar. Hashkey Group will partner up with Yuanbi Technology and Zhongan Bank to issue the...

, by Jai Pratap

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