Bitcoin, Ether slip below key levels, ETF developments fail to lift investor sentiment

Bitcoin and Ether both remained below key support levels, as investor sentiment failed to pick up even after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepted eight spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications for review.

• 2023-07-21
• Hong Kong

Hong Kong Is Bullish on Crypto. Its Banks Aren’t So Sure.

Crypto CEOs used to talk about disrupting the financial system. Now some of them are struggling to find a bank.

• 2023-07-17
• HONG KONG traditional banks crypto exchanges exchanges

Hong Kong’s Crypto Hail Mary Is Risky Business

The city is jumping into the gap left by the U.S. on cryptocurrencies—despite a very different attitude in mainland China.

• 2023-06-30
• Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchanges

How Dubai and Hong Kong are shifting crypto’s power dynamics: Opinion

As the US grapples with crypto regulation, Hong Kong and Dubai are emerging as leaders in the global digital economy, writes Ben Caselin of MaskEX.

• 2023-06-19
• Hong Kong digital assets global economy Dubai blockchain technology Hong Kong Monetary Authority crypto regulation virtual assets regulatory environment financial system

First Mover Asia: Hong Kong as Crypto Hub? The City's Strict Banking Requirements May Be an Obstacle

A Hong Kong-based entrepreneur says that while the digital assets regulation is "overall friendly," banking regulations will make the industry's growth there difficult. ALSO: Bitcoin surges post-BlackRock iShares ETF filing but the rally sputters.

• 2023-06-16
• Hong Kong CoinDesk

SEC lawsuit sees Binance.US wobble, trading platforms delist cryptos

Top blockchain and crypto news: Binance.US at risk. Ex-SEC official’s comments complicate Ripple suit. Hong Kong lawmaker aims to entice exchanges.

• 2023-06-15
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Hong Kong legislator encourages Coinbase to set up shop in city under new crypto rules

Local legislator suggests global cryptocurrency exchanges such as U.S.-based Coinbase set up operations in Hong Kong as the city’s new licensing regime for crypto retail trading took effect on June 1.

• 2023-06-12
• Hong Kong Coinbase crypto rules crypto exchanges

Hong Kong's crypto rules help it fit in more than stand out, but experts say that's good

With its new cryptocurrency rules now in effect, Hong Kong's strategy to become a global virtual asset hub looks less like trying to stand out than trying to fit in. Under rules that went into effect this month, cryptocurrency exchanges serving or marketing to Hong Kong residents must be licensed in the city. While the city is courting crypto business, it is not alone in pushing to regulate a once-freewheeling industry in the wake of disasters like the collapse of FTX last year. Experts say the

• 2023-06-05
• Hong Kong Chengyi Ong China financial centre cryptocurrency exchanges crypto legislation

Hong Kong is bringing back retail crypto trading. Will China be next?

Mainland China officially banned cryptocurrencies in 2021.

• 2023-06-01
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Hong Kong Retail Crypto Trading Move Is a 'Very Big Step': Justin Sun

The crypto mogul thinks this will help turn China's digital asset fortunes around.

• 2023-06-01
• Hong Kong Justin Sun crypto exchange Huobi China retail investors digital asset crypto policy