Hong Kong is the crypto industry’s beacon amid the current storm: Opinion

The relationship between Hong Kong and crypto will likely only grow stronger over time, as it’s based on mutual respect as well as need, writes Lily King.

• 2023-06-21
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hong Kong blockchain technology

Hong Kong Monetary Authority urges banks to service crypto firms: Financial Times

HKMA is urging lenders including HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to service crypto exchanges. Financial Times reported on Thursday.

• 2023-06-15
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Bank of China Hong Kong

Hong Kong Put Pressure on Three Major Banks to Take On Crypto Exchanges as Clients: Report

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is putting pressure on HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China to take on crypto exchanges as clients.

• 2023-06-15
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Bank of China Standard Chartered HSBC Hong Kong crypto exchanges

HSBC, StanChart face pressure from Hong Kong to take on crypto clients - FT

The UK-based lenders and the Bank of China were questioned by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) last month on why crypto exchanges were not being accepted as clients, according to the report. HSBC, Standard Chartered and the HKMA did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comments.

• 2023-06-15
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Standard Chartered Hong Kong HSBC crypto exchanges

UAE and Hong Kong central banks to collaborate on crypto regulation

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have agreed to strengthen cooperation in regulating virtual assets.

• 2023-05-31
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hong Kong bilateral meeting virtual assets

Hong Kong will have ‘tight’ crypto regulation, says HKMA chief Eddie Yue

Cryptocurrency firms moving to Hong Kong should expect tight regulations as part of the city-state’s new regulatory regime, said Eddie Yue.

• 2023-05-10
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hong Kong Eddie Yue tight regulations crypto regulations

Hong Kong Says Its Crypto Regulations Will Shun Any ‘Light Touch’ Approach

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• 2023-05-09
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HK Regulators to Host Meeting to Help Crypto Firms With Banking

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong regulators are convening a meeting between crypto firms and bankers in a bid to ease financing for the sector as the city seeks to establish itself as a hub for virtual assets. Most Read from BloombergFBI Releases Files on Ivana TrumpSchwab’s $7 Trillion Empire Built on Low Rates Is Showing CracksBinance and Its CEO Sued by CFTC Over US Regulatory ViolationsSaudi National Bank Chair Resigns After Credit Suisse RemarkThe round-table will take place on April 28 at the Hong

• 2023-03-28
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Bloomberg News Bloomberg Hong Kong digital assets virtual assets

Hong Kong Embraces Web 3.0: Will Asia Bring Crypto Back to Life?

Hong Kong, the new Promised Land of Web 3.0.

• 2023-02-24
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority Hong Kong Chinese Yuan