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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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