Circle CEO calls Hong Kong an important market for USDC stablecoin

Nov 4, 2024

Circle CEO calls Hong Kong an important market for USDC stablecoin

The company will apply for a license from the local regulator after implementing rules for issuers

BitMEX founder predicts the growth of BTC as a result of a change in China’s central bank policy

Oct 29, 2024

BitMEX founder predicts the growth of BTC as a result of a change in China’s central bank policy

According to Arthur Hayes, quantitative easing will lead to inflation, which will force investors to turn to risky assets

Hong Kong Stock Exchange to launch bitcoin and Ethereum price indices

Oct 28, 2024

Hong Kong Stock Exchange to launch bitcoin and Ethereum price indices

They will provide a single benchmark price for crypto assets across time zones in Asia

Hong Kong authorities will introduce tax breaks on crypto investments for private funds

Oct 28, 2024

Hong Kong authorities will introduce tax breaks on crypto investments for private funds

The Finance Minister noted that this step will stimulate the development of the digital asset market in the region

Crypto market reacted negatively to the lack of additional stimulus measures in China

Oct 8, 2024

Crypto market reacted negatively to the lack of additional stimulus measures in China

Bitcoin and the largest altcoins lost 3-4% of their value over the day

Hong Kong authorities will discuss the possibility of including bitcoin in the region’s reserves

Jul 29, 2024

Hong Kong authorities will discuss the possibility of including bitcoin in the region’s reserves

Lawmaker Johnny Ng allowed the creation of a bitcoin reserve in case the cryptocurrency meets the necessary requirements

PRC student receives 4,5 years in prison for withdrawing $50 000 worth of BFF token liquidity

Jun 6, 2024

PRC student receives 4,5 years in prison for withdrawing $50 000 worth of BFF token liquidity

According to local media, this is the country’s first criminal case

Hong Kong regulator orders Worldcoin to stop collecting citizens’ data

May 22, 2024

Hong Kong regulator orders Worldcoin to stop collecting citizens’ data

Officials found violations of the law on personal data protection in the work of the project

HTX exchange applies for a license in Hong Kong

Feb 21, 2024

HTX exchange applies for a license in Hong Kong

The platform is seeking authorization through a subsidiary managed by HBGL Hong Kong Limited

Hong Kong regulator has developed standards for tokenization and custody of digital assets

Feb 21, 2024

Hong Kong regulator has developed standards for tokenization and custody of digital assets

The regulator has also introduced requirements for institutions to manage conflicts of interest when dealing with digital assets

China warns investors about crypto scams

Feb 20, 2024

China warns investors about crypto scams

A local regulator has spoken out about illegal crypto schemes through online platforms such as WeChat

Hong Kong regulator launches investigation into Worldcoin’s activities

Jan 31, 2024

Hong Kong regulator launches investigation into Worldcoin’s activities

Officials demanded documents on the purpose of collecting and how to store personal data of network participants