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.


Finance

Red Date, MetaverseSociety Partner to Launch BSN Portal in S. Korea

The portal will be the Blockchain Services Network’s third in the APAC region.

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The9 Launches NFT Platform, Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong Issues Crypto Warning

China’s The9 launches NFT platform, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issues crypto warning, and an Indian teen makes thousands from selling NFT art. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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China’s 9F to Become Crypto Brokerage After State Cracks Down on P2P Lending

The financial technology firm had to abandon its biggest revenue stream because China wanted to eradicate the industry.

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Korea’s Love for Crypto Continues, Crypto Exchange Bilaxy Hacked

Data shows Korean love of crypto remains strong, despite new regulations. China banks release data on e-CNY progress. Hong Kong-based Bilaxy crypto exchange suffers US$21 million hack. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Hong Kong Football Team Launches NFTs, Food Concept Offers Crypto Mooncakes

Asia’s first football NFTs come to Hong Kong. Hong Kong-based vegetarian food concept offers crypto mooncakes, and Vogue Singapore launches an NFT cover. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Markets

BIS and Hong Kong Monetary Authority to Experiment With Tokenized Green Bonds

The tokenized green bonds are the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub's first green finance project.

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'Block Kong': Dim Sum in a Crypto Hub

A global center for finance, Hong Kong is an often overlooked hub for the blockchain industry, as documented in "Block Kong."

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Blockchain Investment Goes Green, Court Says Bitcoin Legally Protected

Hong Kong-based Sonic Capital launches a green investment initiative. Shanghai court rules bitcoin is legally protected virtual property and Australia and Singapore team up on cross border trade blockchain trial. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Poly Network Offers Hacker a Job, NFTs Support Afghan Families

Poly Network offers hacker a job. Hong Kong-based BIT Mining sees revenue surge. And an NFT fund offers care packages for displaced Afghan families. We’ll have 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 Artists Embrace NFT’s, NFTs New Top K-Pop Merchandise

Hong Kong artists embrace NFTs. NFTs to become must-have merchandise for K-Pop fans, and an Indonesian resort offers NFT timeshares. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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