hong kong

Policy

Tron

Justin Sun Says Hong Kong’s New Licensing Regime Could Shift Policy in Mainland China, Eventually

In the interim, if granted a VASP license, the Tron founder says Houbi will launch a new exchange, Huobi Hong Kong, to comply with regulators.

By Fran Velasquez

Sponsored

Mar 1, 2023 at 8:53 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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Finance

Lido

Institutions in Asia Aren’t Interested in Liquid Staking: Hex Trust

Liquid staking has become the second biggest DeFi vertical, but Asia-based institutions are not impressed.

By Sam Reynolds

Sponsored

Mar 1, 2023 at 10:22 a.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

The Future of Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Developments in the East

Crypto investors need to keep an eye on geopolitical shifts playing out on the regulatory landscape, specifically some upcoming changes in Asia.

By Noelle Acheson

Sponsored

Feb 28, 2023 at 5:16 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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Podcasts

Podcasts

Crypto Update | How Stablecoins Work and What This Means for Regulation

With bitcoin trading tightly within the $24K range, plus an in depth look at how stablecoins actually work and what that means for regulation, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup.

By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust

Sponsored

Feb 22, 2023 at 6:16 p.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Hong Kong Backs Web3 With $6.4M in Annual Budget

The city's financial secretary will lead a task force dedicated to development of virtual assets.

By Lavender Au

Sponsored

Feb 22, 2023 at 8:35 a.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2023

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Policy

Hong kong

Hong Kong’s Approach to Crypto Regulation Could Attract Capital, Talent to Asia: Bernstein

The Securities and Futures Commission is adopting a “regulate to protect” approach to digital assets, the report said.

By Will Canny

Sponsored

Feb 21, 2023 at 10:04 a.m. UTC

Feb 21, 2023

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Policy

Regulation

How Hong Kong Is Gearing Up to Regulate Stablecoins

Requiring foreign entities that have already issued stablecoins to set up a Hong Kong entity might create complications.

By Lavender Au

Sponsored

Feb 21, 2023 at 7:23 a.m. UTC

Feb 21, 2023

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Finance

Hong kong

Crypto in Hong Kong Getting Soft Backing From Beijing: Bloomberg

Report says officials from China’s Liaison Office have been spotted at crypto events in the city.

By Sam Reynolds

Sponsored

Feb 21, 2023 at 4:23 a.m. UTC

Feb 21, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Hong Kong Proposes Rules for Crypto Trading Platforms

Service platforms that do not plan to apply for a license should start preparing for closure in the jurisdiction, Hong Kong's securities regulator said.

By Sandali HandagamaLavender Au

Sponsored

Feb 20, 2023 at 8:41 a.m. UTC

Feb 20, 2023

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Markets

Asia pacific

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K

ALSO: Hong Kong unveils its crypto licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers in June, but the regulation will not allow retail investors to trade digital, contrary to what a recent tweet suggests. The regulation focuses on accredited, professional investors.

By Sam Reynolds

Sponsored

Feb 20, 2023 at 2:54 a.m. UTC

Feb 20, 2023

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