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.


Markets

OSL, Hong Kong's First Regulated Crypto Exchange, Commences Live Trading

The launch of live trading comes after the exchange was granted Securities and Futures Commission licenses last August.

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Markets

Software Firm Meitu Buys $22M of Ether, $17.9M Bitcoin for Its Treasury

Cayman Islands-incorporated Meitu said it bought 15,000 ETH and 379.1 BTC in open market transactions on March 5.

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Videos

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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Finance

Huobi Said to Be Launching Bitcoin, Ether Funds After Being Granted Hong Kong License

The new license allows Huobi to advise on and manage securities investments.

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Tech

Central Banks of China, UAE Join Blockchain-Based CBDC Payments Project

The project will explore the capabilities of a DLT-based central bank digital currency in regional payments.

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Videos

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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Policy

Industry Group Says Hong Kong's Proposed Crypto Rules Could Drive Traders Underground

Hong Kong’s plan to restrict cryptocurrency investment to professionals means retail investors could move to unlicensed venues, said Global Digital Finance.

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Policy

Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader

The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report.

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Markets

Fidelity International Invests $6M in Firm Behind Hong Kong's OSL Crypto Exchange

BC's OSL exchange is the first crypto brokerage to receive Hong Kong regulators' blessing.

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Finance

HashKey Capital Co-Invests $5M in Decentralized Storage Project Filestar

The $5 million grant will go towards funding the day-to-day operations of Filestar's foundation.

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