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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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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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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Binance Bans Derivatives in Hong Kong, Ethereum Fork Boosts Trading

Binance bans derivatives products accounts in Hong Kong. Ethereum fork provides a trading boost, and India’s Olympic winners get more than just medals. 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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Rothschild-Founded RIT Capital Leads $8.8M Funding Round for Aspen Digital

Aspen aims to offer digital asset management to institutional and sophisticated investors.

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Hong Kong Crypto Crime Surges, Tencent Launches NFT Platform

Crypto-related crimes surge to record levels in Hong Kong. Australia’s Afterpay to be acquired by Square. Chinese tech giant Tencent launches an NFT platform. 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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