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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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Cash for CBDCs at Beijing ATMs; Asia Sees New Unicorn in Amber Group

More than 3000 ATMs from ICBC, AgBank in China to offer CBDC-to-cash swap. ‘Crypto king’ nabbed in India as government re-evaluates regulatory bill. HK-based Amber Group becomes Asia’s latest unicorn after raising funds. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Survival Race of South Korean Exchanges; Ethereum Powers Digital Passports in HK

50 of 60 crypto exchanges in South Korea race to apply for Information Security Management System (ISMS), the first step to an official VASP license. ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) and R3 to launch CBDC sandbox. Hong Kong meets Ethereum-powered COVID-19 digital passports. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Hong Kong Eyes CBDC; Aussie Millennials Favor Crypto vs. Real Estate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority to launch a study into digital currency feasibility. Survey finds Australian millennials favor investing in crypto over real estate and holding bank accounts. UNICEF Innovation Fund picks seven blockchain startups for funding.

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Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Meetup Ahead of Bitcoin 2021; Banksy Work Offered for Crypto

Hong Kong holds a Bitcoin gathering ahead of Bitcoin Conference 2021 in Miami. State-backed Copyright Society of China launches new blockchain service. Auction house accepts ETH and BTC for physical Banksy art piece. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of The Daily Forkast, June 4.

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Crypto Market Rebound; Sotheby’s Next NFT Auction Targets Millennial Spenders

The total global cryptocurrency market cap bounces back and is flirting around $1.8 trillion. Experts tell Forkast.News that bitcoin is acting as a “safe haven” for the market, and ether’s long-term potential may be more attractive for some.

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Huobi Asset Management привлекла $50 млн для Криптo фондов «Tracker»

Четыре фонда будут покупать Bitcoin, эфиры и акции Криптo или майнинговых компаний.

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Asian DeFi Picks Up Steam; Hong Kong Scammers Use Crypto as Bait

The DeFi wave continues to rise in Asia: XRP dives deeper into DeFi with Wanchain integration while a top bank in Thailand ventures into the nascent ecosystem and more cases of online fraud are found in Hong Kong. The suspects are believed to have used false promises of crypto investments to lure their victims.

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What’s Happening in the Asian Crypto Markets?

Crypto database Messari recently published a report on the crypto markets in Asia. Hong Kong-based analyst Mira Christanto explains the current trends in crypto in Asia and the future of peer-to-peer trading in China.

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Will More Institutional Exchanges Follow on Huobi's Heels?

Institutional investors have poured into the crypto space, but will this trend continue? "All About Bitcoin's" panelists discuss Huobi's launching of a bitcoin fund in Hong Kong. "Whatever happens, we're going to continue to see innovation in markets outside the U.S.," said CoinDesk's Galen Moore. Plus, a look at Gary Gensler's confirmation hearings and the latest on the Taproot project.

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Hong Kong Considers a Crypto Trading Ban on Retail Investors

Annabelle Huang, partner at Hong Kong-based Amber Group, joins “”First Mover”” to provide an update on the regulatory environment in Asia, including recent efforts to ban retail crypto investments in Hong Kong and what the Chinese digital yuan could mean for crypto.

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