Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.


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Justin Sun on Hong Kong Outlook, State of Crypto Regulation

Hong Kong continues to draw in crypto enthusiasts by embracing Web3 and creating more transparent regulatory frameworks. TRON founder and Huobi Global Advisor Justin Sun discusses the outlook for crypto in Hong Kong, an update about the progress on securing Huobi's crypto trading license in the region, and his take on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.

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Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu Discusses Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong

Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation in Hong Kong as the city establishes a task force that promotes Web3 development. The establishment of a regulatory framework "gives it legitimacy," Siu said.

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Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu Joins Hong Kong’s Web3 Task Force

Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu is joining the Hong Kong government's task force for promoting Web3 development. Siu joins "First Mover" to share insights into his role and Hong Kong's state of crypto. Plus, Siu's take on the future of gaming.

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Hong Kong's Task Force for Web3 Development; South Korea Passes Crypto Bill

The Hong Kong government established a task force for promoting Web3 development, according to a press release on Friday. This comes as South Korea's National Assembly passed the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, marking the country's first step towards building a legal framework for virtual assets. "The Hash" panel discusses the state of crypto regulation in the U.S. compared to the rest of the world.

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Ano ang Learn ng New York Mula sa Hong Kong sa Pag-regulate ng Crypto

Ang isang maliit na bilang ng mga hindi nahalal na indibidwal sa Washington D.C. ay gumagamit ng nakababahala na kapangyarihang awtoritaryan bilang mga regulator, salungat sa nakasaad na pagnanais ng Big Apple na lumipat mula sa mga lumang sistema ng pananalapi patungo sa mga digital, isinulat ni Omer Ozden.

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T Palampasin ang Tokyo at Hong Kong bilang Crypto HOT Spots

Ang dalawang Far East financial hub ay gumagamit ng komprehensibong diskarte sa pangangasiwa sa Crypto, at malamang na makaakit ng mga negosyo mula sa buong mundo. T sila lumalabas sa ranggo ng Crypto Hubs 2023 ng CoinDesk ng 15 pinakamahusay na lugar para manirahan at magtrabaho para sa mga propesyonal sa Crypto , ngunit hindi sila dapat balewalain.

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

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Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push

Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

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Hong Kong Pressures 3 Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients, according to a report from the Financial Times. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the state of crypto in the city.

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Justin Sun Weighs in on Hong Kong's Crypto Plans, Huobi Expansion

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. TRON founder and Huobi global advisor Justin Sun joins "First Mover" to discuss the new policy's impact on the crypto scene in Hong Kong. Plus, insights on Huobi's expansion, along with Sun's take on the state of crypto regulation around the globe.

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Hong Kong's Crypto Plans; Dogecoin Volatility Explosion Ahead?

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has started accepting applications for crypto trading platform licenses. Separately, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling for a crackdown on the use of crypto in the Chinese fentanyl trade. And, a technical analysis indicator called Bollinger bandwidth suggests dogecoin (DOGE) could be due for a pronounced move. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and The TIE Director of Content Lawrence Lewitinn break down some of the most-searched stories impacting the crypto sector this week.

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