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Hong Kong is a significant hub in the global cryptocurrency landscape, home to numerous blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, and enthusiasts. The region boasts a robust regulatory framework, fostering a conducive environment for crypto-related activities. Renowned crypto exchanges like Bitfinex and OKEx are headquartered here, facilitating vast daily trading volumes. Hong Kong's blockchain networks are advanced, supporting various protocols and fostering innovation in the crypto space. The region's crypto community is diverse, involving investors, traders, developers, and blockchain startups. Despite its traditional finance background, Hong Kong has embraced the digital asset revolution, positioning itself as a leading player in the crypto world.

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Hong Kong Said Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Next Week: Reuters
Hong Kong's regulators have sped up the approval process, according to a Reuters report.
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16:9 Ben El-Baz, managing director of global crypto exchange HashKey Global at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong. April 2024  (HashKey)
HashKey’s Crypto Exchange Goes Live After Winning License in Bermuda
"HashKey Group aims to establish one of the world's largest cluster of licensed exchanges within the next 5 years, surpassing all current regulated exchanges," said Livio Wen...
16:9 Ben El-Baz, managing director of global crypto exchange HashKey Global at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong. April 2024  (HashKey)

HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M
HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming...
HSBC Brings Tokenized Gold to Hong Kong; Munchables Exploited for $62M

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Hong Kong-Based Asset Manager VSFG and Value Partners Apply for Spot Bitcoin ETF
In January, Harvest Global Investments, a major asset-management company in China, purportedly became the first to apply for a spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the...
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Hong Kong’s financial regulator is likely to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs, reports Bloomberg. (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)
Hong Kong Likely To Allow In-Kind Creations for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bloomberg
Allowing in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong could bring a significant amount of money into the space from Chinese investors.
Hong Kong’s financial regulator is likely to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs, reports Bloomberg. (Ruslan Bardash / Unsplash)

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Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Exchange MEXC Has Been Operating Without a License
Last year, regulators in Japan and Germany also alerted consumers the exchange was unlicensed.
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Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global
Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. and the potential impact of the products on other parts o...
Next Up: BTC ETFs Go Global

Central Banks Will Be the 'Last to Join the Party' of Buying Bitcoin, Analyst Says
Central Banks Will Be the 'Last to Join the Party' of Buying Bitcoin, Analyst Says
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including the next region to approve spot bitcoin ETFs, and when the central banks w...
Central Banks Will Be the 'Last to Join the Party' of Buying Bitcoin, Analyst Says

Will Another Region Approve Spot Ether ETFs Before the U.S.?
Will Another Region Approve Spot Ether ETFs Before the U.S.?
CryptoQuant Head of Research Julio Moreno weighs in on the possibility of Hong Kong approving spot ether ETFs before the U.S. as the region is equipped with a clearer regulato...
Will Another Region Approve Spot Ether ETFs Before the U.S.?

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Hong Kong's Markets Regulator Issues Warning Against Crypto Exchange Bybit
The Securities and Futures Commission added 11 Bybit products to its list of suspicious investments.
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