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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Top Blockchain University: Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Ranked sixth, PolyU forges powerful alliances for the advancement of blockchain technology.

By CoinDeskNov 23, 2021

Videos

Another E-CNY Scam Busted, SCMP to Tokenize History

Inner Mongolia e-CNY scam busted. Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post to release news archives as NFTs. DeFi emerges as an enabler for pricing assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Nov 23, 2021

Videos

Taproot Goes Live, Hong Kong Crypto Kidnap

Chinese official expelled over crypto mining. Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade goes live. Hong Kong police make arrests after crypto kidnapping. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Nov 15, 2021

Policy

mBridge Reveals 15 Use Cases and 22 Heavyweight Participants

Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Société Générale, and China’s biggest state-owned banks are part of the project.

By Eliza GkritsiNov 5, 2021

Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

Videos

ETH and SOL Hit All-Time Highs, CBA to Offer Crypto Services

Ethereum and Solana hit all-time highs. Australia’s CBA to offer crypto services. Hong Kong fintech week underway. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Nov 3, 2021

Policy

Hong Kong’s SFC Has Received Multiple Requests for Crypto ETFs

The SFC is reviewing its regulatory regime for virtual assets.

By Eliza GkritsiNov 3, 2021

Finance

Metaverse Startup The Sandbox Closes $93M Series B Led by SoftBank

The Sandbox metaverse counts 500,000 registered wallets, the startup said.

By Eliza GkritsiNov 2, 2021

Videos

Australia Looks to Regulate Crypto

Australia’s Senate Select Committee delivers report on fintech regulation. CoinUnited sees enthusiastic response to Bitcoin ATMs in Hong Kong. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Oct 22, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High, Lotte World Opens in Metaverse

Bitcoin hits all-time high. Korea’s Lotte World opens in the metaverse. Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands closes $65 million capital raise. We’ll have more on those stories — and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world — in this episode of The Daily Forkast.

Oct 21, 2021

Finance

Gemini Introduces ‘Earn’ Product in Hong Kong as Part of Asia Push

Users can receive yields of up to 8.05%.

By Sebastian SinclairOct 20, 2021

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