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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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 Wants to Be a Crypto Hub Again

Though the city’s regulator has set a high bar for companies to operate at present, the door is open for the further relaxing of rules.

HONG KONG, CHINA - AUGUST 06: Traffic at a main road of a shopping district on August 06, 2022 in Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong's economy contracted consecutively for the last two quarters in a row due to weak exports and investment as it struggles with pandemic-induced restrictions. (Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

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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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Hong Kong Government Reconsiders Stance on Virtual Asset ETFs, Tokenized Securities, Retail Investors

The government says it's ready to engage with virtual asset service providers and invite them to the city.

Hong Kong FSTB Secretary Christopher Hui talks to co-founder of Animoca Brands Yat Siu at Hong Kong FinTech Week. (Lavender Au/CoinDesk)

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Hong Kong to Make Retail Crypto Trading Legal: Report

The city is looking to reestablish its reputation as a global financial hub.

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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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CBDCs Can Work With Stablecoins, Central Bank Trial Finds

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority claims its retail central bank digital currency prototype safeguards flexibility and privacy.

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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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Justin Sun: USDD to Be One of the Settlement Stablecoins on Huobi

Tron Founder Justin Sun was named a global advisor following Hong Kong-based About Capital's acquisition of crypto exchange Huobi. "Within the next three months, we probably will list all the cryptocurrency against USDD on Huobi," Sun tells "First Mover."

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