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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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Innovation vs Regulation

Could Hong Kong and Singapore rival the U.S. together? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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AAX Likely Moving Toward Legal Procedure, Former Exec Predicts

Hong-Kong based crypto exchange AAX closed out its derivatives position. The company said in a statement on Nov. 19 that the firm "has a chance ... of resuming normal operations." Former AAX VP and Head of Research Ben Caselin says "that's definitely not my sentiment observation," adding the exchange is likely moving to a legal procedure.

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Shuttered AAX Closing Out Derivatives as it Hopes to Reopen

Hong Kong-based exchange AAX will close out derivatives positions as it attempts to return to normal following a hack. Two days after FTX filed for bankruptcy, AAX suspended withdrawals saying they did so to avoid fraud and exploitation after a maintenance partner failed. Former AAX VP and Head of Research Ben Caselin breaks his silence.

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FTX Fallout: Bitcoin Miners’ Balance Slides; Paxos Ordered to Freeze $19M in Crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) miners or entities generating the cryptocurrency seem to be running down their coin stash amid the FTX-induced market panic. U.S. federal authorities have ordered cryptocurrency issuer Paxos to freeze $19 million worth of crypto tied to the bankrupt FTX exchange. Hong Kong-based digital asset platform Hbit Limited is unable to withdraw $18.1 million worth of cryptocurrencies deposited in the now-bankrupt FTX.

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FTX Japan Ordered by Regulator to Pause Operations Following Withdrawal Halt

Japan's Financial Services Agency has ordered the local unit of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX to suspend operation amid its liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the details and the implications for FTX in Asia. Why did FTX leave Hong Kong and what is the country's state of crypto regulation now?

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Singapore vs Hong Kong

Who will win in Asia’s crypto showdown? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Hong Kong’s Crypto Rethink

Host Joel Flynn takes a deep dive into governments reconsidering retail investor crypto ban. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Is Hong Kong Scammer’s Paradise?

Host Joel Flynn discusses how crypto crime is costing Hong Kong billions. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Crypto Hub Competition

Could Hong Kong make a comeback as a global center for crypto? That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Huobi Native Token Surges After Justin Sun Announces 'Heavy Empowerment'

The native token of crypto exchange Huobi Global is surging after Tron founder Justin Sun calls for empowering the coin. This comes as Hong Kong investment firm About Capital agreed to acquire Huobi. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in.

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