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HTX Withdraws Hong Kong Crypto Exchange Application
Hong Kong's securities regulators says HBGL Hong Kong Limited withdrew its application for a license on February 23.

Floki Team Responds to Hong Kong Regulator Warning
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission labeled Floki and its staking program a suspicious investment product.

BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including a reported spot bitcoin ETF application from China-based asset manager Harvest Global Investments with Hong Kong's SFC. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) reaches $2 billion in AUM. And, a closer look at the latest price action in bitcoin as whales accumulate $3 billion worth of BTC this month, according to an analytics firm.

Hong Kong Gets Spot-Bitcoin ETF Application, Stablecoin Interest From China’s Harvest Global: Reports
Venture Smart Financial Holdings is also aiming for a spot-bitcoin ETF and is involved in the discussions about the stablecoin sandbox.

Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF.

Hong Kong Investment Firm Victory Securities Obtains Retail Crypto Trading License
The publicly traded company joins crypto-native firms HashKey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities with a license.

Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Wins Hong Kong License
The bank's Hong Kong unit can now deal in and distribute securities, including products related to virtual assets related.

Hong Kong Reverses Stance on Spot-Crypto, ETF Investing, With a Catch
The development comes as interest in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds increases and follows a probe into the JPEX exchange for operating without a license.

Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

Hong Kong's Crypto Stance Amid JPEX Drama; Blockchain Week Rocks Manila
Host Angie Lau breaks down the state of crypto around the globe as regulators including Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continue to crack down on crypto. Plus, the latest on Blockchain Week in Manila. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
