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Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, HKT Launch HK Dollar Stablecoin Initiative
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Launch Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Initiative Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have announced a bold move into the digital asset market with the formation of a joint venture to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. This initiative, revealed on February 17, 2025, marks a significant step toward realizing […]
Read MoreHong Kong Aims to Lead Crypto Markets with New Proposals
Hong Kong’s Bold Leap into Virtual Asset Markets: A Legislator’s Vision Hong Kong legislator Li Weihong is pushing for significant expansion in the city’s virtual asset derivatives and futures markets, aiming to bolster its position as a global financial hub. Expanding virtual asset derivatives and futures markets Increasing license approvals for crypto companies Extending trading […]
Read MoreJohnny Ng Urges Hong Kong to Accelerate Bitcoin and Stablecoin Adoption Amid Budget Challenges
Johnny Ng Urges Hong Kong to Speed Up Crypto Adoption Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng Kit-chong is pushing for the city to embrace Bitcoin and stablecoins at a faster pace to maintain its competitive edge in the global digital economy, despite facing significant budget challenges. Johnny Ng pushes for accelerated crypto adoption Advocates for Bitcoin […]
Read MoreHong Kong’s SFC Boosts Crypto Regulation with 15 New Hires
Hong Kong’s SFC Bolsters Crypto Oversight with New Staff The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is intensifying its regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency market with plans to hire 15 new staff members, eight of whom will focus on virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs). This strategic move aims to transform Hong Kong into a […]
Read MoreHong Kong High Court Uses Tokenized Notices in $2.6M Crypto Scam Case
Hong Kong High Court Innovates with Tokenized Notices in $2.6M Crypto Scam In a groundbreaking move, the Hong Kong High Court has employed blockchain technology to combat a $2.6 million crypto scam, marking a significant step in legal innovation. By serving an injunction via a tokenized legal notice, the court has set a precedent in […]
Read MoreHong Kong’s Gen Z Chooses Bitcoin Over Property Amid Economic Shifts
Hong Kong’s Gen Z Prioritizes Bitcoin Over Property, Survey Shows A recent survey from Futu Securities reveals a major change in investment preferences among Hong Kong’s Gen Z, who are increasingly favoring Bitcoin over traditional real estate. This trend is driven by Bitcoin’s impressive growth in 2024 and a broader economic uncertainty pushing investors towards […]
Read MoreHong Kong and El Salvador Advance Blockchain with Tokenization Initiatives
Hong Kong and El Salvador Push Forward with Blockchain and Tokenization Initiatives Hong Kong and El Salvador are making significant strides in blockchain and tokenization, aiming to stay ahead in the digital financial revolution. Hong Kong’s HKMA launches blockchain incubator for banks El Salvador’s Ditobanx partners with Tokeny for tokenization In Hong Kong, the Hong […]
Read MoreHong Kong Targets Stolen Assets on Tron with Tokenized Legal Notices
Hong Kong’s Bold Move: Using Tokenized Legal Notices to Target Anonymous Tron Wallets Hong Kong is pioneering a new frontier in cryptocurrency crime enforcement by issuing tokenized legal notices to anonymous Tron wallets suspected of holding stolen assets. This innovative approach aims to recover stolen funds and warn perpetrators of legal repercussions, leveraging the transparency […]
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ming Shing Group Invests $47M in Bitcoin, Eyes Liquidity Boost
Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Group Bets Big on Bitcoin with $47M Investment In a bold move that underscores the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies by non-tech firms, Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Group, a construction company known for wet trades (construction activities involving water, such as plumbing and tiling), has invested $47 million in Bitcoin. This investment, […]
Read MoreHong Kong Police Arrest 31 in $4.3M Deepfake Crypto Scam Crackdown
Hong Kong Police Arrest 31 in Major Crackdown on Deepfake Cryptocurrency Scams Hong Kong police have struck a significant blow against cybercriminals by arresting 31 members of a sophisticated criminal network that used deepfake technology to swindle victims out of more than $4.3 million. Deepfake technology, a type of artificial intelligence used to create or […]
Read MoreHong Kong Proposes Bitcoin for National Reserves, Aims to Lead Digital Economy
Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Reserve Proposal: A Bold Step into the Digital Economy Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang has proposed a groundbreaking move to include Bitcoin in the city’s national reserves, aiming to boost financial security and solidify its position as a leader in the global digital economy. Wu Jiexhuang proposes Bitcoin inclusion in Hong Kong’s […]
Read MoreSingapore Overtakes Hong Kong as Top Digital Assets Hub with 13 Crypto Licenses in 2024
Singapore Surpasses Hong Kong as Digital Assets Leader in 2024 In a strategic maneuver that has propelled it past Hong Kong, Singapore has emerged as the leading hub for digital assets by issuing an impressive 13 cryptocurrency licenses in 2024. This significant increase highlights Singapore’s ambition to dominate the global crypto landscape. 13 crypto licenses […]
Read MoreHong Kong Licenses Four New Crypto Platforms; Advances Digital Finance Regulation
Hong Kong’s Bold Move in Digital Finance: Four New Virtual Asset Platforms Licensed Hong Kong is once again making waves in the world of cryptocurrency regulation. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved four new virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), bringing the total number of licensed platforms to seven. This development is […]
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