Hong Kong
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
