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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Hong Kong's MyCoin Disappears With Up To $387 Million, Reports Claim

Hong Kong bitcoin exchange MyCoin has shut its doors, taking with it as much as HK$3bn ($386.9m) in investor funds, reports say.

Bitcoin theft

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New Exchange Protects User Funds with Segregated Bank Accounts

New Hong Kong exchange Gatecoin is targeting international customers with segregated bank accounts in 40 countries.

Hong Kong skyline

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Singapore Government Sponsors Bitcoin Firm to Attend SXSW Event

Singapore-based bitcoin firm CoinPip will attend South by Southwest in the US in March, thanks to sponsorship from a government agency.

South by Southwest SXSW

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What It Took to Bring Bitcoin to 5,000 Taiwan Convenience Stores

Participants in Taiwan's large-scale convenience store bitcoin project have spoken to CoinDesk about the hurdles they faced.

Taiwan street scene

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Asian Exchange Quoine Raises $2 Million for Global Expansion

Bitcoin exchange Quoine, which has to date focused on the Japanese market, has raised $2m with plans for expansion.

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Why Bitcoin Remittance Services Should Leave the 'Bitcoin' Part Out

Bitcoin remittances can make immigrant workers' lives easier without them even knowing the digital currency is involved.

Hong Kong traffic at night

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Bitspark Enters Hong Kong's Remittance Market With Bitcoin-Powered Solution

Hong Kong startup Bitspark is offering a new remittance service that slashes costs by one-third with bitcoin.

Hong Kong

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Huobi's BitYes Teams with EgoPay for Fee-Free USD Deposits

Huobi's BitYes USD exchange is offering a trading fee-free deal with payment processor EgoPay until the end of 2014.

Bitcoins & US dollars

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Asian Exchanges Adopt Controversial Counting Method For Futures Trades

Several exchanges have altered the way trades are counted on bitcoin futures markets, with 1 BTC counting as two.

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Bitcoin Derivatives Platform Advances in Global Startup Contest

Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX has won the Slush Hong Kong competition, where startups pitched their plans to venture investors.

BitMex wins Hong Kong startup award