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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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Bitcoin Holds Steady After China Rate Cut

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $27,000 as China slashed its key lending benchmarks for the first time in 10 months, which failed to lift the mood in traditional markets. Marc Chandler, Bannockburn Global Forex Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.

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Bitcoin se mantém estável enquanto corte de taxa da China não incentiva tomada de risco

O clima de aversão ao risco é provavelmente a maneira do mercado dizer à China que cortes de juros de 10 pontos-base não são suficientes para estimular a desaceleração da economia.

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O novo presidente do Alibaba será Joseph Tsai, um entusiasta das criptomoedas

JOE Tsai, um dos fundadores do Alibaba, é um investidor ativo da Web3 e certa vez tuitou: “Eu gosto de Cripto”.

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Senadora dos EUA Elizabeth Warren pede o encerramento do financiamento de Cripto para Fentanil

Em uma audiência no Senado, um alto funcionário do Tesouro dos EUA disse que os fabricantes de medicamentos chineses acharam os pagamentos com Cripto "atraentes", e Warren citou a pesquisa da Elliptic para apoiar a pressão por uma legislação.

Prescription fentanyl (Daniel Tahar/Wikimedia Commons)

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Equipe por trás das stablecoins offshore Yuan e Hong Kong Dollar é detida pela polícia chinesa: Relatório

No início deste ano, a KuCoin fechou uma rodada de financiamento de US$ 10 milhões na CNHC.

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Markets

Bitcoin recua para US$ 27 mil enquanto Mester do Fed favorece aperto inabalável

"T vejo realmente uma razão convincente para suspender os aumentos das taxas", disse Mester, do Fed, validando a recente reavaliação agressiva das expectativas de taxas de juros nos EUA.

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Sam Altman's Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China

Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.

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Crypto’s Fentanyl Trade Worth Tens of Millions: Security Researchers

Law enforcement around the world has long pointed to China as being a source of deadly fentanyl as well as the precursors used to manufacture it. New research from both Chainalysis and Elliptic have put a number on how much of this trade is done in crypto. "The Hash" panel discusses the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.

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Policy

Mercado negro para credenciais Worldcoin aparece na China

A startup busca criar um sistema global de identificação baseado em blockchain usando escaneamento de íris.

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