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

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $39M Outflows on Monday: Farside Investors

Previous outflows hovered around the $6 million mark, signaling a significant uptick in negative flows on Monday.

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

Videos

Coinbase's Blowout First Quarter; Could Hong Kong ETFs See $1B AUM by 2024 End?

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including the blowout first quarter of Coinbase where the crypto exchange reported net income of $1.2 billion. Plus, Kraken's indices provider predicts that spot ETF products in Hong Kong will reach $1 billion in AUM by the end of 2024. And, Jack Dorsey's Block doubles down on bitcoin.

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Kraken's Indices Provider Anticipates $1B AUM in Hong Kong ETFs by 2024 End: Bloomberg

CEO Sui Chung sees South Korea and Israel as the next markets to list crypto ETFs.

Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Risking Deeper Pullback as Crypto Markets Endure Worst Month Since FTX Crash

Recent U.S. economic data could prompt more hawkish forward guidance from the Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin price in April (CoinDesk)

Videos

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong’s bitcoin and ether ETFs failed to lift off on their trading debut, coming dramatically under initial expectations. Plus, MicroStrategy (MSTR) doubles down on their bitcoin bag, and what Indonesia’s presidential election could mean for crypto.

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Markets

Bitcoin Slips Under $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Disappoint

Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted in Hong Kong with dismal trading volumes.

BTC's price. (CoinDesk/TradingView)

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Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut

The volume of crypto exchange-traded funds came in at just over $11 million.

Hong Kong harbor skyline view into Kowloon

Markets

Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut

Despite muted anticipation for the new products, an executive of one of the issuers reportedly expects that the first-day issuance of the Hong Kong offerings will exceed the U.S. debut in January.

Bitcoin price on April 29 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Press Briefing With ChinaAMC Executive Ahead of Tuesday Launch of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Zhu Haokang is head of digital asset management and family wealth at one of the ETF providers, ChinaAMC, and expects initial subscriptions into the products will surpass those seen by the U.S. funds.

Hong Kong (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

Finance

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst

One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings.

Spot bitcoin ETFs could soon be coming to Hong Kong (Allan Watt/Flickr)