Hong Kong to Require Licenses for Stablecoin Issuers Following Public Consultation
Key Insights Hong Kong regulators conclude public consultation on licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoin issuers, with majority support for new…
Hong Kong to Unveil Stablecoin Regulation Results, Draft Legislative Bill
Key Insights Hong Kong’s financial authorities to release results of stablecoin consultation and draft legislative proposal for industry oversight. Proposed…
Hong Kong to Review Crypto Regulations as Industry Evolves, Says Finance Secretary
Key Insights Hong Kong’s finance secretary Christopher Hui says regulators will review crypto-related activity requirements as the industry evolves. Licensed…
Hong Kong’s SFC Flags Three Crypto Platforms for Deceptive Practices
Key Insights Hong Kong’ SFC warns of three unlicensed virtual asset trading platforms – Tokencan, VBIT Exchange, and HKD.com Corporation…
Worldcoin Project Ordered to Halt Operations in Hong Kong Over Privacy Violations
Key Insights Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog ordered Worldcoin to halt its iris and facial scanning operations in the city for…
Hong Kong to Launch Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETF Trading on April 30
Key Insights Hong Kong approves first batch of spot bitcoin, ether exchange-traded funds to trade from April 30 Move marks…
Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Key Insights Hong Kong has approved the applications of several spot bitcoin and ether ETFs Major Chinese asset managers, including…
Hong Kong Adds Crypto Exchange Bybit to Unregulated Platforms List
Key Insights Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission added crypto exchange Bybit to its warning list of unregulated platforms The…
Hong Kong SFC Flags “Yieldnodes” Crypto Scheme in Investor Alert
Key Insights Hong Kong SFC warns public about suspected illegal crypto scheme Yieldnodes.com Operated by Exceptional Media, Yieldnodes promotes high-risk…
Crypto Exchange Bybit Applies for Hong Kong VATP License
Key Insights Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit applies for retail trading license in Hong Kong Bybit seeks to tap growing demand among…