Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Crypto Ambitions Thwarted by Mainland China’s Crackdown
China’s regulatory pressure is pushing crypto firms away from Hong Kong. OKX, Gate.io, KuCoin, Binance, and HTX have withdrawn their VATP license application in Hong…
Worldcoin’s Hong Kong Operations Suspended Over Privacy Concerns
Hong Kong privacy watchdog halts Worldcoin's biometric data collection, citing violations Investigation finds Worldcoin's practices overly intrusive, lacking transparency and consent Worldcoin ordered to stop…
Beyond Bitcoin: Hong Kong Approves Ethereum ETF
OKLink feels Hong Kong could launch more L1 ETFs in the future. Hong Kong eyes wider adoption for crypto assets pen_spark. PoS protocol seen as…
Hong Kong Tests China’s Digital Yuan (e-CNY) for Residents
Hong Kong pilots China's digital yuan (e-CNY) for residents Residents have a 50,000 yuan annual limit China aims to expand e-CNY's role in global transactions…
Hong Kong Crypto Customer Scammed in Alleged HK$1M ‘Hell Money’ Scheme
Three employees of a Tsim Sha Tsui crypto exchange shop were detained for allegedly scamming a customer with counterfeit "hell banknotes." The victim transferred HK$1…
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Hit by Record Outflows; $32M Withdrawn in 1 Day
Hong Kong's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see record outflows of $38 million. ChinaAMC's Bitcoin ETF leads the outflow, contributing to a significant drop in total…
Hong Kong Businessman and Son Implicated in Cryptocurrency Investor Abduction
Hong Kong businessman and son surrender for investor abduction. Cryptocurrency investor allegedly owed millions, abducted. Police hunt for four captors involved in cryptocurrency abduction. A…
Why Are Hong Kong Crypto Custodians Clashing With Exchanges?
Hong Kong crypto custodians and exchanges disagree on asset custody. Zodia's CEO advocates for independent management of client assets. Only a few exchanges have complied…
Hong Kong’s ETFs Fail To Attract Investors, Mark Low Trading Volumes
Hong Kong’s ETFs witnessed low trading volumes in the initial four trading days. The Bitcoin ETFs marked $5.5 million in trading volume on Friday, much…
Hong Kong Bankers’ Guide to the Middle East
Interest among Hong Kong bankers in Middle East opportunities grows. Bahrain-based Investcorp Holdings recently unveiled plans to launch a $1 billion fund. The favorable tax…
